old
linen, sheets, pillow cases and underwear--it is a good plan to do all
the basting and hand work first and keep the machine stitching for a
rainy or a damp day, as the thread is then less apt to break. A current
of air or a breeze from an open window on a dry day will often cause the
thread to snap. For the same reason the machine should never stand near
the fire or radiator.

TEXTILES AND CLOTHING

PART II

READ CAREFULLY. This test consists of two parts,--answers to the
questions and the making of models. Both should be sent to the
School for inspection and correction. All models should be made
about 4 by 6 inches so that they may be put into the envelope
provided without being folded. Two series of models are given;
either or both may be made.

1. What instruction have you ever had in sewing?

(b) Has the subject any educational value?

2. What are the common basting stitches, and for what are they used?

3. Can you make the running stitch properly? How is it done?

4. For what purpose may the cat stitch be used?

5. Hems and Seams: Describe the different kinds for thick and thin
materials, including those for flannel and state when they should be
used.

6. Describe three kinds of plackets.

7. How are gathers made, and how sewed into a band?

8. What can you say of fastenings?

9. With what sewing machine are you most familiar, and what are its
peculiarities?

10. What stitches or methods described in this lesson are new to you?

Note: After completing the answers, sign your full name.

MODELS, FIRST SERIES

I. STITCHES. On a piece of cotton about 4 by 6 inches,
make with colored thread (1) a line of even basting stitches, (2)
uneven basting stitches, (3) tacking, (4) running, (5) back stitch,
(6) running and back, (7) half back.

With embroidery silk make a row each of (1) cat stitch, (2) single
feather, (3) double feather, (4) chain, (5) rows of French knots
with border of outline stitch.

Make your initial in one corner, using any stitch preferred.

Overcast one long edge of the model, double overcast the opposite
side, finish one end with plain loop or blanket stitch, and the
other end with some fancy loop stitch. Fasten all threads as
described in the text.

II. SEAMS AND HEMS. (a) Join two pieces of fine cotton
with a French seam at the long edge, about 2 by 51/2 inches,