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[Illustration: 117.--Flower appliqued on Net.]
ILLUSTRATIONS 116 & 117 (_Flower worked in Applique_).--To work in
applique, two materials, either similar or different, are needed. You
can work either in applique of muslin on muslin, or of muslin on net, or
of net on net. Muslin on Brussels net is the prettiest way of working in
applique; we will therefore describe it: the other materials are worked
in the same manner. Trace the pattern on the muslin, fasten the latter
on the net, and trace the outlines of the pattern with very small
stitches work them in overcast stitch with very fine cotton, taking care
not to pucker the material. The veinings are worked in overcast. When
the pattern has been embroidered cut away the muslin round the outlines
with sharp scissors, so that the net forms the grounding (see No. 117).
The greatest care is required in cutting out the muslin to avoid
touching the threads of the net.
[Illustration: 118.--Border.]
ILLUSTRATIONS 118 & 119 (_Narrow Borders_).--It will be easy to work
these borders from the above instructions.
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