84. — Method of making a bound
buttonhole, which may he iiaed
also for decoration. A, Markinit
the line for the buttonhole. B^
Basting the biadinft dirtH^tly over
the mark for the hole. The Tight
side of the biDding is placed to the
right aide of the material. This
binding may be cut on the biaa
or straight, about 1 inch loti^r
than the hole and about 1 inch
widi*, C\ 8titrhing fimily artmnd
mark for the hok\ about
inch above and below thf* line of
THE MAKING OF CLOTHING
with special reference to their laundering qualities. Cheap
trimming is not in good ta^te^ nor does it wear welL Trimmings
85. — Method of making an arrow, a suitable finiah for the ends of aeama
darts, plaitd, bound biittoahoLcs and aet-in pockets.
of the same materifil as the undergarment save expense and
produce attractive results.
Materials suitable for undergarments
Miishn: Heavy , firm cotton material of plain weave; vpr>' durable.
Lortgctoth: f'irm, closeJy-woven cotton material with slig^iUy fyz^y sur-
face; filler than muslin, very dunible, but difficult to work on by
band.
Cambric: Light-weight, plain cotton material of varying degrees of fine-
ness; soft, smooth finish; wears and launders well.
Nains(H>k: Sheer, lipht-weisht cotton material loosely woven, of varying
dcKre^s of fineness; plain weave or crossbar; suitable for fine underwear.
Cr^lic: Hohf crinkled cotton material; ironing unnecessary,
RippleeUe: Soft cotton material with plain and crinkled stripes; ironing
ijniiccessar>'.
Ginghfim: Colored cotton materiaJ^ striped, checked^ or plain; suit-able
for underskirt.^ to wear with dark dresses.
8aicen: Soft, smooth-finished cotton material, white or colored^ with
twill weave; kw^ks somewhat like satin.
Silk: Skinner's satin (Kilk or cotton back), lining satins, taffeta, cr^pe-de-
chinr, and the like; used chiefly for underskirts to be worn with wool and
silk drt»8ses.
Flanml: Cott'On or wool; used for warm underskirts and nightgowns.
Linen: Handkerchief Itnon or linen lawn; shrer, cool material; makes
dainty gamients but creases and wTinkles easily.
marking. Dn The buttonhole is cut along the line of marking through
the facing and the garment. At the ends the material is cut diagonally
towards €?ach wrner. a-s rliise Uj the Btitcliing as possible* /?, Wrong aide
of garment. Pull the biridififr throiiKh. the ends first* letting them form
an inverted plait juKt oppr>aitf" thr rnt, leavint^ only a mil at the enda on
the right Hide. Adjust th«' sides of the hindiriR htj that the two etlges just
fill the buttojihnlc. F^ Turn in the binding and hem or slipatitch it into
plaee. taking ureitt rare not to cateh through to the right ^ide, G, Finiahtvl
l>utU>nho]e. Careful pressing ia neceaaary after each stept
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.1 MANUAL OF HOME-MAKING
Trimifigs suitable for midergannenis
TriminmgH should correspond in fineness with the material
on which they arc place<I; they shoulil l>e simple in design and
sparingly used. A very httle good laee is far better than a great
deal of cheap lace.
Laces (edges^ insertions^ headings), — The following laces are
satisfactory for undergamients:
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84. — Method of making a bound
buttonhole, which may he iiaed
also for decoration. A, Markinit
the line for the buttonhole. B^
Basting the biadinft dirtH^tly over
the mark for the hole. The Tight
side of the biDding is placed to the
right aide of the material. This
binding may be cut on the biaa
or straight, about 1 inch loti^r
than the hole and about 1 inch
widi*, C\ 8titrhing fimily artmnd
mark for the hok\ about
inch above and below thf* line of
THE MAKING OF CLOTHING
with special reference to their laundering qualities. Cheap
trimming is not in good ta^te^ nor does it wear welL Trimmings
85. — Method of making an arrow, a suitable finiah for the ends of aeama
darts, plaitd, bound biittoahoLcs and aet-in pockets.
of the same materifil as the undergarment save expense and
produce attractive results.
Materials suitable for undergarments
Miishn: Heavy , firm cotton material of plain weave; vpr>' durable.
Lortgctoth: f'irm, closeJy-woven cotton material with slig^iUy fyz^y sur-
face; filler than muslin, very dunible, but difficult to work on by
band.
Cambric: Light-weight, plain cotton material of varying degrees of fine-
ness; soft, smooth finish; wears and launders well.
Nains(H>k: Sheer, lipht-weisht cotton material loosely woven, of varying
dcKre^s of fineness; plain weave or crossbar; suitable for fine underwear.
Cr^lic: Hohf crinkled cotton material; ironing unnecessary,
RippleeUe: Soft cotton material with plain and crinkled stripes; ironing
ijniiccessar>'.
Ginghfim: Colored cotton materiaJ^ striped, checked^ or plain; suit-able
for underskirt.^ to wear with dark dresses.
8aicen: Soft, smooth-finished cotton material, white or colored^ with
twill weave; kw^ks somewhat like satin.
Silk: Skinner's satin (Kilk or cotton back), lining satins, taffeta, cr^pe-de-
chinr, and the like; used chiefly for underskirts to be worn with wool and
silk drt»8ses.
Flanml: Cott'On or wool; used for warm underskirts and nightgowns.
Linen: Handkerchief Itnon or linen lawn; shrer, cool material; makes
dainty gamients but creases and wTinkles easily.
marking. Dn The buttonhole is cut along the line of marking through
the facing and the garment. At the ends the material is cut diagonally
towards €?ach wrner. a-s rliise Uj the Btitcliing as possible* /?, Wrong aide
of garment. Pull the biridififr throiiKh. the ends first* letting them form
an inverted plait juKt oppr>aitf" thr rnt, leavint^ only a mil at the enda on
the right Hide. Adjust th«' sides of the hindiriR htj that the two etlges just
fill the buttojihnlc. F^ Turn in the binding and hem or slipatitch it into
plaee. taking ureitt rare not to cateh through to the right ^ide, G, Finiahtvl
l>utU>nho]e. Careful pressing ia neceaaary after each stept
372
.1 MANUAL OF HOME-MAKING
Trimifigs suitable for midergannenis
TriminmgH should correspond in fineness with the material
on which they arc place<I; they shoulil l>e simple in design and
sparingly used. A very httle good laee is far better than a great
deal of cheap lace.
Laces (edges^ insertions^ headings), — The following laces are
satisfactory for undergamients: