one-quarter of an inch ; turn this end toward the left on the top of the seam where it will be held down by the first three stitches. Have the stitches rather close together, and in taking stitch always be sure to point the needle cor- rectly. In ending, take three stitches back over last three, making cross stitches. Crease, baste, and overhand each remaining side by itself. When overhanding is fin- ished, cut off all edges of seams to within one-quarter inch in width. Finish corners like illustration. Show the difference between an overhand and a hemmed patch, tell which is stronger, Avhich shows the least and why, and v/here used. Explain that in patching a garment the square would have to be outlined with chalk or basting thread, as it could not be creased. Give the lessons as outlined. Lesson X Seimig on Buttons A button with holes must be sewed on firmly but a little loosely. Mark the place for the button; have a strong thread ; take a small stitch, leaving knot on right side ; put needle through hole No. 1 of button, pulling the thread through ; place a pin diagonally across the button over holes 2 and 3 and sew back and forth five times through holes 1 and 4 (111. K) ; twist the pin so ILLUSTRATION K ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^'^^ ^^o^^s 1 aud 4 and sew five times through holes 2 and 3 ; remove the pin and pull the button up to the top of thread ; bring the needle to wrong side of button and wind several times around threads and fasten on the wrong side. MENDING 389 Buttons with two holes are sewed on in the same Avay and buttons with shanks or hooks, as shoe buttons, should be sewed on with the stitches taken parallel with the edge. Method. — Have folded strips of cloth for the children to sew their buttons on, and demonstrate the lesson before the class with large piece of cloth and large buttons made of pasteboard so all can see. Lesson XI Mending Gloves Facts. — This is merely line overseaming or overhanding. For preliminary work repeat overhanding, taking care to have the stitches the same size. Method. — When the children have had sufficient practice in overhanding, distribute among them gloves or fingers of gloves. Let them examine the overhanding. How does it differ from your work ? Why ? What tools will you need for repairing gloves ? (No. 10 needle, silk.) Why ? Let them bring gloves from home to be repaired. Collect old gloves for those who do not bring material from home. CHAPTER XVI HOW TO TURN AN ORDINARY SCHOOLROOM INTO A WORKSHOP FOR THE STUDY OF HOUSEHOLD ARTS By M. ISABELLA McNEAR Graduate of the Boston Nokmal School of Domestic Science ; Special Student OP THE Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Columbia Collbqe ; formerly Teacher in the Training School, Knoxville, Tbnn.; the Sargent Industrial School, Matteawan, N.T. ; Principal of the Trinity Parish Cooking-Sohool, Neav York City ; and now in Charge op Domestic Science, Hampton Institute, Va.

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one-quarter of an inch ; turn this end toward the left on the top of the seam where it will be held down by the first three stitches. Have the stitches rather close together, and in taking stitch always be sure to point the needle correctly. In ending, take three stitches back over last three, making cross stitches. Crease, baste, and overhand each remaining side by itself. When overhanding is finished, cut off all edges of seams to within one-quarter inch in width. Finish corners like illustration. Show the difference between an overhand and a hemmed patch, tell which is stronger, which shows the least and why, and where used. Explain that in patching a garment the square would have to be outlined with chalk or basting thread, as it could not be creased. Give the lessons as outlined. Lesson X Seimig on Buttons A button with holes must be sewed on firmly but a little loosely. Mark the place for the button; have a strong thread ; take a small stitch, leaving knot on right side ; put needle through hole No. 1 of button, pulling the thread through ; place a pin diagonally across the button over holes 2 and 3 and sew back and forth five times through holes 1 and 4 (111. K) ; twist the pin so ILLUSTRATION K ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^'^^ ^^o^^s 1 aud 4 and sew five times through holes 2 and 3 ; remove the pin and pull the button up to the top of thread ; bring the needle to wrong side of button and wind several times around threads and fasten on the wrong side. Buttons with two holes are sewed on in the same Avay and buttons with shanks or hooks, as shoe buttons, should be sewed on with the stitches taken parallel with the edge. Method. — Have folded strips of cloth for the children to sew their buttons on, and demonstrate the lesson before the class with large piece of cloth and large buttons made of pasteboard so all can see. Lesson XI Mending Gloves Facts. — This is merely line overseaming or overhanding. For preliminary work repeat overhanding, taking care to have the stitches the same size. Method. — When the children have had sufficient practice in overhanding, distribute among them gloves or fingers of gloves. Let them examine the overhanding. How does it differ from your work ? Why ? What tools will you need for repairing gloves ? (No. 10 needle, silk.) Why ? Let them bring gloves from home to be repaired. Collect old gloves for those who do not bring material from home. CHAPTER XVI HOW TO TURN AN ORDINARY SCHOOLROOM INTO A WORKSHOP FOR THE STUDY OF HOUSEHOLD ARTS By M. ISABELLA McNEAR Graduate of the Boston Nokmal School of Domestic Science ; Special Student OP THE Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Columbia Collbqe ; formerly Teacher in the Training School, Knoxville, Tbnn.; the Sargent Industrial School, Matteawan, N.T. ; Principal of the Trinity Parish Cooking-Sohool, Neav York City ; and now in Charge op Domestic Science, Hampton Institute, Va.

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