Materials: Third section of the Seam Sampler.
Fold with the warp through the center and cut on the fold. Follow the directions for the French Seam.
Exercise No. 18—A Pair of Miniature Pillow Cases.[16]
Materials: Two pieces bleached muslin 7½" warp, 8½" woof; white thread No. 50; needle No. 7.
In a pillow case the warp threads should run lengthwise of the pillow. Crease a quarter-inch fold across one end and on both sides. Fold with the warp through the center so that the seam just turned comes on the inside, baste the folded edges together on the right side. Overhand on the right side, using no knot, but sewing over the end of the thread. Turn a three-quarter inch hem, baste and hem. Trim the seam and overcast.
Exercise No. 19—French Fell.
Materials: Seam Sampler.
Sew Section Three of the Seam Sampler to the others with the French Fell. Follow directions for the French Fell.
Exercise No. 20—Textile Fibers and Fabrics—Silk.
Under the heading "Textile Fibers and Fabrics," [page 90], will be found subject matter which can be used in correlation with the geography, language and history work. The fourth grade subject is silk. Secure if possible the silk cocoon and make a collection of silk fabrics. Language papers on the subject can be illustrated with pictures cut from papers and magazines.