. Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine . dothe work with cotton floss which comesfour threads to a strand, taking all fourthreads for padding. Satin stitch is usedon narrow figures, otherwise stitcheswould be too long for practical necessary to use it on a wide figure,split 1 he width, working one set of stitcheson each side of the center. The paddingstitches should be put in lengthwise, andare nothing but the running stitches ofsewing, with short stitches on the wrong 52 THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO EMPLOYES MAGAZINE 53 side of the work and long stitches on theright side. Put the rows
. Baltimore and Ohio employees magazine . dothe work with cotton floss which comesfour threads to a strand, taking all fourthreads for padding. Satin stitch is usedon narrow figures, otherwise stitcheswould be too long for practical necessary to use it on a wide figure,split 1 he width, working one set of stitcheson each side of the center. The paddingstitches should be put in lengthwise, andare nothing but the running stitches ofsewing, with short stitches on the wrong 52 THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO EMPLOYES MAGAZINE 53 side of the work and long stitches on theright side. Put the rows of stitchesclose together, but have those at thecenter almost overlapping, because thatpart of the work should be higher. Be-gin the satin stitch at the extreme outerpoint, bringing thread and needle upthrough the edge at the left. Pass themdown through the edge line at the rightand up again at left, next to the stitchfirst made. Make over and over stitchesin this way until the padding is covered,keeping them smooth without THE B. M. C. UNIFORMOn November 1 women employed in various yards and shops on the Baltimore and Ohio System donned the newuniform adopted for their comfort and convenience. As may be seen from the pictures above the garment is anidea) one from the standpoint of Safety First. Its snug lines are the result of careful study. Permitting freedomof movement, it also possesses an advantage over the ordinary type in that there are no loose ends to catch onprojections. While the cap gives the uniform a finished appearance it was primarily designed to protect the head from dust and keep the hair in place No. 11912. Transfer pattern of towel design8 inches high by 24 inches wide, without cents, Any initial in a perforated pattern,15 cents extra. No. 11912. Design without initial stampedon linen huckaback, 22 inches wide and 38 incheslong, $; white embroidery cotton, 40 cents. No. 11913. Hand towel with a design workedin white with a touch
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