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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.
Longcloth - Machine...................... | 0 | 80 |
Hand sewing............. | 10 | 80 |
Buttonholes............. | 9 | 50 |
Natinsook - Machine..................... | 0 | 100 |
Hand sewing........... | 12 | 200 |
Muslin - Fine buttonholes............. | 9 | 60 |
Machine.................. | 00 | 200 |
Hand sewing........... | 12 | 200 |
Buttonholes............ | 10 | 80 |
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.
 
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