No. 4. In the upper right-hand corner, one inch from the top and the side cut one inch across the warp. This will serve for a worn place in the cloth. Place the patch under it and baste around the edge. Darn with ravelings on the right side. Trim the edges of the patch smooth and herringbone stitch with ravelings around it.
Finish the edge of the piece with the blanket stitch.
Follow this exercise with the repairing of some article brought from home that will give a practical experience in cloth darning. Should there be any difficulty in securing these articles there are plenty of homes that will supply enough for the entire class. This must be done under the teacher's supervision.
Exercise No. 48—Textile Fibers and Fabrics—Wool.
Under the heading "Textile Fibers and Fabrics," [page 95], will be found subject matter which can be used in correlation with the geography, language and history work. The seventh grade subject is Wool.
A SET OF UNDERWEAR.
[EXERCISES 39], [42], [46], AND AN ELECTIVE.
Electives.
[34] An exercise in paper and cardboard construction, adapted to the skill of the class, may be substituted for the Christmas Exercise. See chapter on "Paper and Cardboard Construction," [page 101].