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tied, and the cord run into the bag with a bodkin or tape-needle. If one
cord is run in from one side and another is run in from the other side,
each cord running all the way around, the bag can be drawn up easily.

[Illustration: _Fig._ 9.--Bodkin]

In place of the cord, narrow tape may be used. Take two pieces of tape,
each piece being twice as long as the width of the bag plus two inches.
Run one tape in from one side and a second from the other side, each
tape running all the way around. Join the tape ends in the following
manner:

1. Turn a narrow fold on one end of the tape to the _wrong_ side, and on
the other end of the tape to the _right_ side.

2. Slip one fold under the other and hem down the folded edges.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

If the pupils are not able to supply cords for their own bags, the
teacher should have a sufficient supply of cord on hand. She should be
sure the bags are in readiness for the cord before the class period.

[Illustration: _Fig._ 10.--- Completed bag]

METHOD OF WORK

The teacher should begin the lesson by describing the method of making
the cord, estimating the amount necessary, and demonstrating the process
with the assistance of one of the pupils. The pupils should be numbered,
so that they may work in groups of two. After they have completed the
cord and run it into the bag, methods of finishing the ends neatly
should be suggested to them.

LESSON IX: DARNING STOCKINGS

_Use of a darning-ball or gourd as a substitute for a ball. Talk on the
care of the feet and the care of the stockings._

[Illustration: _Fig._ 11.--Darning]

SUBJECT-MATTER

This lesson will involve running and weaving. Darning is used to fill in
a hole with thread, so as to supply the part that has been destroyed or
to strengthen a place which shows signs of weakness. A darning-ball, a
gourd, or a firm piece of cardboard should be placed under the hole. The
darn should extend one quarter of an inch beyond the edge of the
material, beginning with fine stitches in the material, making rows
running close together in one direction, then crossing these threads
with rows that run at a right angle to them. Care should be taken
alternately to pick up and drop the edge of the material around the
hole, so that no raw edges will be visible, and to weave evenly in and
out of the material and the cross threads.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

Each pupil should provide a pair of stockings with a few small h