. The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . n stitches. Double Stitch.— Used in Berlin Work and inTatting. In Berlin work it is a variety of Tent stitch,and made thus : Cross a square of four threads of canvasin the centre with a Tent Stitch, and fill up the squarewith a small Tent stitch placed on each side of the firstmade and
. The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described . n stitches. Double Stitch.— Used in Berlin Work and inTatting. In Berlin work it is a variety of Tent stitch,and made thus : Cross a square of four threads of canvasin the centre with a Tent Stitch, and fill up the squarewith a small Tent stitch placed on each side of the firstmade and long Tent stitch. See Berlin Work. In Tatting, pass the thread to the back of the hand,push the shuttle upwards between first and second finger,and draw up, then work the usual Tatting Stitch. SeeTatting. Double Warp.—A cotton cloth in which the warp andweft are of a uniform size. This kind of calico, beingstout and heavy, is in much request for sheetings. Thewidth varies from 2 to 3 yards. Doublures.—A French term to signify Linings. Dowlas.—A strong, coarse, half unbleached, linen cloth,made for sheeting, chiefly manufactured in Yorkshire,Dundee, and Forfarshire. It is now almost supersededby calico. It is also made and used by the peasantryin Brittany for common shirts, aprons, and towels. It. CRETE LACE-IMITATION.
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