Trace first the outlines as seen in illustrations; mark also
the cross stitches between the outlines, so that the first touch the
outlines only at both ends. The outlines are embroidered in overcast
stitch or double overcast; the material is cut away underneath the
ladder stitch between the outlines.
We have now shown the different kinds of stitches used in embroidery;
the following illustrations show them used for different patterns.
[Illustration: 82.--Button-hole Stitch Scallop.]
[Illustration: 83.--Button-hole Stitch Scallop.]
[Illustration: 84.--Button-hole Stitch Scallop.]
[Illustration: 85.--Button-hole Stitch Scallop.]
ILLUSTRATIONS 82 TO 85 (_Different Button-hole Stitch Scallops_).--These
scallops are prepared as above described. Take care to have the stitches
even and regular; the scallops must be wide in the centre and very fine
at both ends.
ILLUSTRATIONS 86 & 87 (_Button-holes and Eyelets_).--This kind of
embroidery is used only in round or long patterns. Trace first the
outline of the hole, cut away a small round piece of material, not too
close to the outlines (when the button-hole is very small merely insert
the point of the scissors or a stiletto into the material), fold the
edge of the material back with the needle, and work the hole in overcast
stitch, inserting the needle into the empty place in the centre and
drawing it out under the outline.
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