Needlework for schools /
Neal, Melita M.
Needlework for schools / Melita M. Neal - London : Blackie $ Son Ltd., c1976 - 248 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
CONTENTS
Equipment
Processes
stitches
seams
fastenings
cutting and joining on the cross
facings
openings
methods of controlling fullness
Garment-making
choice of material
characteristics of fabrics
hints for choosing materials
estimating amounts
using commercial patterns
making up garments
dressmaking methods
care and use of machines
Decorative processes
embroidery stitches
shell edging
pin snitch
faced scalloping
worked scalloping
applique
shadow work
broderie anglaise
faggoting
lace
decorative machine-stitching
smoking
Children's garments
choosing children's clothers
making up garments
altering out-grown garments
children's garments from adults
Underwear
Care of clothes
everyday care of clothes
storing summer clothes
storing winter clothes
preparing garments for dry cleaning
repairing garments
darning
patching
replacing tapes, ribbons and loops
Textiles
wool
silk
cotton
linen
Rayon
Nylon
Other synthetic fibres
Table of garments, materials and processes
General questions
Includes index
0216910781
Needlework
Sewing
646.4 / NEA
Needlework for schools / Melita M. Neal - London : Blackie $ Son Ltd., c1976 - 248 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
CONTENTS
Equipment
Processes
stitches
seams
fastenings
cutting and joining on the cross
facings
openings
methods of controlling fullness
Garment-making
choice of material
characteristics of fabrics
hints for choosing materials
estimating amounts
using commercial patterns
making up garments
dressmaking methods
care and use of machines
Decorative processes
embroidery stitches
shell edging
pin snitch
faced scalloping
worked scalloping
applique
shadow work
broderie anglaise
faggoting
lace
decorative machine-stitching
smoking
Children's garments
choosing children's clothers
making up garments
altering out-grown garments
children's garments from adults
Underwear
Care of clothes
everyday care of clothes
storing summer clothes
storing winter clothes
preparing garments for dry cleaning
repairing garments
darning
patching
replacing tapes, ribbons and loops
Textiles
wool
silk
cotton
linen
Rayon
Nylon
Other synthetic fibres
Table of garments, materials and processes
General questions
Includes index
0216910781
Needlework
Sewing
646.4 / NEA