inside of the hem. The
end of the basted hem is laid over the first and under the second finger
of the left hand, with the folded edge outside and the material toward
the worker. It is held in place with the thumb. The stitch is begun at
the end of the hem. The fastening of the thread is concealed by slipping
it underneath the hem in the inside fold of the material. The needle is
pointed over the left shoulder, a small stitch is taken by inserting the
needle through the material just below the hem, then through the folded
edge. This is repeated, making the next stitch nearer the worker and
moving the goods away from the worker as necessary. Uniformity of slant,
size, and spacing of the stitches is important.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

Before this lesson is given, all the pupils should report to the
teacher, having both ends of their towels basted, so that they will all
be ready to proceed at once with the new stitches.

METHOD OF WORK

The teacher should begin by demonstrating on the large square of canvas
with the large needle and heavy thread the stitches to be used. After
overhanding the end of the hem, the hemming-stitch should follow with
the same thread. The pupils will probably not be able to finish the
hemming in this first lesson, so provision should be made for additional
time. This can be required as an outside assignment, if the pupils have
mastered the method during the class period. The teacher may also be
able to give them some supervision while she is looking after other
classes.

LESSON IV: BAGS

_A school bag. Bag (made of material obtainable) to hold sewing
materials. Measuring and straightening the material for the bag. Basting
the seams._

SUBJECT-MATTER

The basting-stitch will be used as a review of work in the second
lesson.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

Some time before the lesson, the teacher should discuss with the pupils
the kind of material they will be able to provide for their bags and, if
the material has to be purchased, she should suggest something that is
suitable, washable, and inexpensive. The bag should cost only a few
cents. The dimensions of the finished bag should be about 12 by 18
inches.

METHOD OF WORK

The pupils should get out the materials they have brought and determine
upon the size and shape of their bags. It will not be necessary to make
them uniform. The teacher should help the pupils to use their material
to the best advantage. It should be straightened