Implements

Thimble, silver, celluloid, or enamel-lined white metal

Scissors

Cutting-out, 7 or 9 inches long, 2s. Buttonhole, about Is. 3d. Embroidery, from Is.

Celluloid shield, Id. (to use for embroidery over rough finger). Flat ivory measure, for tucks, marked in eighths.

Needles And Cottons

Pins

Short whites, not steel, as they are apt to rust if left in. Baby clothes: Lillikins.

Buttons

For nightdresses, small pearl.

For combinations and bodices, uncrushable linen, at 3 3/4d. the dozen.

For baby clothes, French braid is always preferable.