id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt nyp.33433006771780 Russell, Maude Westerman Complete sewing instructions the Russell way : the newest, simplest, and most perfect method of sewing ever offered women / [by Maude W. Russell]. 1918 .txt text/plain 10144 517 77 Where a loopstitch, tailor's tack, or long basting stitch, is desired, would advise a thread 30 inches long. seam, fasten thread by allowing it to run along with the edge under the first five or six stitches made by the new thread—see the needle the desired length of the stitch from the edge of the material; next insert the needle on the right side, holding thread with line and then cut the material, turn over one-fourth of an inch Hand Hemming — Determine width of hem, turn and baste, following same rule as for stitching on machine. has been basted and fitted, press seam open, then cut straight piece Tape to be used for hangers should be sewed on in the following manner: Turn under ends of tape one-half inch, place flat on material that pressing wide open before turning will aid you greatly in getting a smooth edge, while the material will be much easier to stitch ./cache/nyp.33433006771780.pdf ./txt/nyp.33433006771780.txt