SEWING SCREEN
An effort to minimize the “ups and downs” of the busy woman when she finds a few precious moments to do fancy work or to read. It is an accessible device, consisting of a light frame, covered with burlap, with conveniently arranged pockets and other useful features. It is of a convenient height to be lifted from place to place with a little effort; or it may be put on casters and rolled around. Its position near the tired woman’s chair will cause her to feel an eternal warmth toward the designer, for she will find somewhere on its hooks, shelf, or in its pockets the very thing needed when with a sigh of relief she has taken her seat.
Materials:
- 10’ of poplar.
- 22 No. 16 brads, ¾”, for nailing joints.
- 2½ pairs of 1½” (butt) hinges to be used in joining the panels, fastening the drop shelf to crosspiece, and adjusting the bracket.
- 20 No. 5 flat-headed screws, ⅝”, used for hinges.
- 2 metal handles to put on top of each side of screen.
- 4 No. 5 screws, ½”, to put handles on.
- 2 yds. burlap to cover the screen.
- 1 box brass-headed tacks to put burlap on screen.
- 12 brass cup hooks to be used on crosspiece.
- 1 yd. of creton to make pockets.
- Sandpaper and stain.
Dimensions:
- Stiles: 4 pieces 1½” × 1½” × 30”, to be used as upright pieces to screen.
- Crosspieces: 4 pieces 1½” × 1½” × 12½”, to be used at the top and bottom of frame.
- 2 pieces 1½” × 1½” × 12½”, to be used for pegs to hold spools.
- 1 piece 1½” × 1½” × 12½”, to hinge the shelf.