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discuss the depth of the hem that the pupils expect to use and the
method of turning and basting it. They should then measure, turn, pin,
and baste the hems, using the gauge for determining the depth of the
hem. If the bags are deep enough to admit of a heading at the top, a
deep hem (about 2-1/2 inches) can be made, and a running-stitch put in
one-half inch (or more) above the edge of the hem, to provide a casing,
or space, for the cord. If it is necessary to take a narrow hem, the hem
itself can be made to answer as space for the cord; in this case the hem
should be made about one-half inch deep.

LESSON VII: BAGS--Continued

_Hemming the top of the bag and putting in a running-stitch to provide a
space for the cord._

SUBJECT-MATTER

Review of the hemming-stitch and the running-stitch.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

The pupils, having the hems basted, should report to the teacher.

METHOD OF WORK

The teacher should review briefly the method of making the
hemming-stitch and the running-stitch, asking the pupils to describe
these stitches and to demonstrate them on the large square of canvas
before the class. The basted hems should then be sewed with the
hemming-stitch.

After the hem is finished, the pupils should run a basting thread around
the bag, to mark the location of the running-stitch, which is to be half
an inch above the hem. They should measure for this carefully. If there
is not time to do all the hemming in the class period, the
hemming-stitch and the running-stitch (which is to provide space for the
draw-string) should be assigned for outside work, and each pupil should
bring in her finished hem at a designated time before the next class
period.

LESSON VIII: BAGS--Continued

_Preparing a cord or other draw-string for the bag. Putting a double
draw-string in the bag, so that it can easily be drawn up. Use of the
bodkin._

[Illustration: _Fig._ 8.--Bag nearly completed]

SUBJECT-MATTER

To make a cord, it is necessary to take more than four times as much
cotton as the final length of the cord will require, for some of the
length will be taken up in the twisting of the cord. It will be easier
for two to work together in making a cord. The cord should be doubled,
the two lengths twisted together firmly, and the ends brought together
again and held in one hand, while the middle is taken in the other hand,
and the lengths are allowed to twist firmly together. The ends should b