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Teachers Sample book for basic elements of sewing

Teachers Sample book for basic elements of sewing

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Teachers Sample book for basic elements of sewing

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Album of sewing samples by Miss G. C. Ayres. United States, c.1900. 4to album (9.25" by 7.5"). Approx. 75 blank leaves bound in original three quarter sheep and marbled paper sides.

Contains approx. 18 sewing samples, with at least two appearing to be missing. Techniques/features include: running stitch; folding paper for narrow hem, Canvas and worsted - teaching elements of darning; sample for "object lesson on warp and woof; over banding; folding paper for wide hem; hemming; wide and narrow hem; folding paper for true ; folding paper for fell bias; fell catch-stitching; gathering and putting on a band; patching; darning on cashmere; gusset; hem stitching and three kinds of briar-stitching. Of note, some of the samples are rendered from paper rather than fabric. Each sample is affixed with a metal brad. Missing samples are buttonholes and and darning. Also includes loose sample of blind hem and fine embroidery running stitch. Interesting array of advanced techniques for more advanced seamstresses.

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Eclectibles US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
23005714
Title
Teachers Sample book for basic elements of sewing
Book Condition
Used
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Keywords
Sewing Specimens, Advance sewing technique, Pedagogy
Bookseller catalogs
Albums & Journals;

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Eclectibles

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
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Tolland, Connecticut

About Eclectibles

As our name implies we provide diverse offerings of ephemera and related items. Some areas of note are childhood ephemera and books, social history and women's history, visual culture, advertising in America, historical memorabilia, made by hand, transformation material and the study of childhood. As a member of the Appraisers Association of America, I also provide appraisal services in our areas of expertise with a focus on large collections.

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Marbled Paper
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