INDEX.
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Angular Stitch, see Stitches in Needlework
Aprons, 76
—— Clear Muslin, 77
—— Common for Ladies, 78
—— Working, ib.
—— Cooking, 79
—— Dress, 76
—— Evening, 78
—— Frilled, 77
—— Gentleman’s Working, 79
—— Grocers’, ib.
—— Hollowed at the bottom, 77
—— Muslin, ib.
—— Nursery, 17
—— Pantry, 79, 179
—— Silk, 77
—— Pockets, 78
—— with Bibs, ib.
—— with Shoulder-straps, 79
Articles used in the Laundry, see Washing
Articles used in the Wash-house, see Washing
Baby Linen, 16
—— —— General Observations on, 17
—— —— Articles necessary for Wardrobe, 16
—— —— —— for lending the Poor, 17
—— —— Band, 28
—— —— Basket for Nursery, 44
—— —— Bassinette Cover, 41
—— —— Bib, 38
—— Bodies, full, for Robes, 33
—— —— Plain, 34
—— —— Fancy, ib.
—— Bottle, Leather suck of, 45
—— Caps, material for, 17
—— —— Day, 20
—— —— Flannel, 19
—— —— Foundling, 18
—— —— Full French, 21
—— —— French, ib.
—— —— Horse-shoe, ib.
—— with Runners, 19
—— Cloak, Flannel, 38,
—— —— Silk or Merino, 38
—— Cockades, 22
—— Cot, Hanging, 43
—— —— Travelling, ib.
—— Cradle and Cover, 42
—— Crib and Cover, ib.
—— Crib, or Cradle Furniture, 44
—— Chair for Day, 45
—— —— for Travelling, Night, 46
—— Frocks and Robes, 32
—— Gowns, First Flannel, 25
—— —— Another, 26
—— —— for the Poor, ib.
—— —— Second size Night-Flannel, 27
—— —— First size Day Flannel, ib.
—— —— Another, 28
—— —— First Calico Night Gown, 29
—— —— Another, 30
—— Another, ib.
—— Hood, for Boy or Girl, 40
—— Napkins, 29
—— —— Another sort, ib.
—— Pelisse, 38
—— —— Long, 39
—— —— Summer, 40
—— Petticoats, 32
—— Pilcher, 28
—— Pincushion, 45
—— Pinafores, 30
—— —— with Lappets, 31
—— —— Waste Not, ib.
—— —— Tidy, or Dress, ib.
—— Receiver, 37
—— Robes, 32
—— Rosettes, 22
—— Savers, 28
—— Shawl, 37
—— Shirts, First Open, 22
—— —— Close, or Second, 23
—— Sleeves, the Round, 35
—— —— the Common, ib.
—— —— the Triangular, 36
—— ——, Long, 37
—— Skirts, 33
Badge, Clergyman’s, 149
—— School Girl’s, 214
Bands, Clergyman’s, 150
—— Infant’s, 28
Bags, Boot, 210
—— Brush and Comb, 209
—— Clothes
—— Family, 1
—— Night Gown, 208
—— Nursery, 210
—— Rag, 15
—— Travelling, 214
—— Work, 213
Baskets, lending out for the Poor, 17
—— Nursery, 44
—— Work, how to line, 214
—— —— for Servants, 15
Bathing Gown, 61
—— Cap, 68
Beds, see Upholstery
Belts, Men’s, 83
—— Hunter’s, ib.
—— Coachmen’s, ib.
Biassing, see Stitches in Needlework
Binding, see Stitches in Needlework
Blankets, see Upholstery
Bleaching Liquid, see Receipts
Bleach Linen, Wool, &c., see Receipts
Blinds, see Upholstery
Blue Checks, 12
Boa, fur, 176
Bobbin, making, 290
Bolsters, making, see Upholstery
Book Cases, 211
—— Covers, 211
Bombazine, to clean, see Receipts
Bonnets, Children’s, 150
—— —— soft, for young, ib.
—— —— drawn up, 151
—— —— soft, for two years old, 151
—— —— soft, for three years old, 152
—— —— soft, for four or five years old, 153
—— —— soft, for eight years old, 151
—— —— soft, another sort, 153
—— Women’s, 158
—— —— Another shape, 159
—— Member of the Society of Friends, 160
—— For a Servant, ib.
—— School Girls, 161
Box Clothes, see House Linen
—— Tin, 15
—— Work, 15
—— Carriage, 16
Braiding, see Stitches in Needlework
Brass Ornaments, to preserve, see Receipts
Breakfast Cloths, see House Linen
Bridal Favours, 170
Broad Hems, rules for cutting out, 14
Bugs, to destroy and prevent, see Receipts
Bustles, 83
Button Holes, see Stitches in Needlework
Buttons, to make, 5
—— How to keep, 1
Calico, on choosing, see Purchasing Goods
Calico Furniture, to clean, see Receipts
Calèche, or Woman’s large Hood, 162
Cambric, on choosing, see Purchasing Goods
Candlestick Case, 212
Caps for Infants, see Baby Linen
—— for Boys, 153
—— Soft and Light, 154
—— —— Porringer, Cloth, ib.
—— —— for a Young Child, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— for an Infant Boy, ib.
—— for a Boy of six years old, 155
—— Another, ib.
—— for a Boy of seven or eight, 156
—— for an older Boy, ib.
—— Boy’s neat, 157
—— Gentleman’s Travelling, 156
—— Another, ib.
—— for a Lady or Gentleman, 157
—— Lady’s Riding, ib.
—— Workman’s Paper, ib.
Caps of Muslin, or Thick Material, 61
—— Woman’s, Day or Night, 62
—— —— very neat Night, ib.
—— Young Servant’s Day, 63
—— Very neat shape, 64
—— Another, ib.
—— School Girl’s, 65
—— Favourite Lady’s Night, ib.
—— Neat Day or Night, 66
—— Another, ib.
—— An Old Woman’s, ib.
—— A Poor Woman’s Night, 67
—— A Neat Old Fashioned, ib.
—— Bathing, 68
Caps of a thin material, as Net, &c., 124
—— Day, 124
—— for a Young Lady, 125
—— Morning, ib.
—— Undress, ib.
—— Dress Morning, 126
—— Plain, for an Elderly Lady, ib.
—— for a Member of the Society of Friends, ib.
—— for an Elderly Friend, 127
—— Bonnet, ib.
—— another Shape, ib.
—— Helmet Morning, ib.
—— Bonnet Cap, 128
—— another Shape, 129
—— Handkerchief Bonnet, 128
—— Bonnet Cap for a Child, 129
—— Widows, ib.
—— Velvet, 130
—— Silk, ib.
—— Half-Cap, or Lappets, 129
Capes, see Collars
Capette, 129
Care of a Lady’s Wardrobe, 119
—— of a Gentleman’s Wardrobe, 121
Card Case, or Sachet, 212
Carpets, see Upholstery
—— to Scour, see Receipts
Carriage Cloths, see House Linen
Chain-Stitch, see Stitches in Needlework
—— Fancy, ib.
—— on Gathers, 9
Chair for Invalids, 216
—— and other Covers, see Upholstery
Chamber Bottle Cloths, see House Linen
Chamber Bucket Cloths, see House Linen
Cheat, Boy’s, 147
Checks, see Purchasing Goods
Cheese Cloths, see House Linen
Chemisette, 97
China Cloths, see House Linen
Chintzes, see On Purchasing Goods
—— to Clean, see Receipts
Church Seats and Basses, see Upholstery
Clean, Curtains, see Receipts
—— Gold and Silver Lace, ib.
—— Gloves, ib.
—— Shoes, ib.
—— Sponges, ib.
—— Hair Brushes, ib.
—— Paint, ib.
—— Cotton, Woollen, Silk, ib.
Clear Starching, see Washing
Clergyman’s Dress, 147
—— Cassock, ib.
—— Gown, ib.
—— Surplice, 149
—— Sash, or Badge, ib.
—— Scarf, or Hood, ib.
—— Bands, ib.
Clerk’s Gown, 150
Cloaks, Infants’, 38
—— Womans’, 163
—— —— Short, or Mantelet, 164
—— —— Carriage, ib.
—— —— Garden, ib.
—— —— Servants, ib.
—— Old Woman’s, and Hood, ib.
—— School Girls’, 165
—— Boys’, ib.
Cloth, see On Purchasing Goods
Clothes Bag, see House Linen
Cockades, 22
Collarette, 98
Collars, Gentlemens’, 145
—— Boys’, 146
—— General Rules for Cutting, 14
—— Women’s, 93
—— —— Round, 94
—— —— another, 99
—— for Infants, 94
—— Square, 95
—— Mourning, 99
—— for a Cloak, 94
—— to wear over a Shawl, ib.
—— a very Pretty one, 95
—— for Walking in, ib.
—— Morning, 95
—— for a Habit-Shirt, 97
—— Pointed, ib.
Comb Bag, 209
Completing Work, General Rules, 10
Cooking Cloths, see House Linen
Coronation Braid, 8
Corsets, see Stays, 180
Cord, sewn on, 8
Coral Pattern, see Stitches in Needlework
Cot for Infants, 43
—— or Hammock, 198
Cottons, to Clean, see Receipts
—— Sewing, how to keep, 1
—— —— how worked, ib.
Covers, Cases, &c., 208
Counterpanes, see Upholstery
Court Plaister, to make, see Receipts
Coverlets, see Upholstery
Crack, on mending one, 4
Crape, see On Purchasing Goods
Cradle, 42
Cravat, 147
Crib, 42
Crosswise, how to Cut, 14
Curtains, see Upholstery
—— Moreen to Clean, see Receipts
Cuffs, Tidy, 75
—— Morning, ib.
—— Satin, ib.
—— Dress, ib.
—— Double, 76
—— Mourning, ib.
—— Muslin, ib.
—— Mourning, ib.
—— another Shape, ib.
Cutting Out, General Rules, 14
Cutting Out Dresses, 107
Darning, see Stitches in Needlework
Dinner Napkins, 179
Divan, see Upholstery
Double Herring-Boning, 9
Down, see Fur, 175
Drawers, see Trowsers, 50
—— Women’s, 53
—— Women’s, ib.
—— Men’s, 54
Drapery, see Upholstery
Dresses, see Gowns, 106
—— see Frocks, 32
Dressing-Gowns, Men’s, 68
—— —— Plain, ib.
—— —— Cloak, 70
—— —— Ladies’, 69
—— Jacket, 70
—— Case, or Tidy for Travelling, 208
Dresser Cloths, see House Linen
Dusters, see House Linen
Doyleys, ib.
Dye Cotton Nankeen, see Receipts
—— Furniture, ib.
—— Gloves, ib.
Eau de Cologne, see Receipts
Fancy Bobbin Edging, see Stitches on Needlework
—— Button-hole Stitch, ib.
—— Chain-stitch, ib.
—— Herring-bone Stitch, ib.
Fiancee, or Neck Tie, 79
Flannel, see On Purchasing Goods
—— Scouring, see Upholstery
Flannel, Petticoats, Women’s, 72
—— —— Small Size, ib.
—— —— Girl’s Large Size, ib.
—— —— Smaller, ib.
—— —— Ten years old, ib.
—— —— Six years old, ib.
Fleas, to Destroy, see Receipts
Flies, to Destroy, see Receipts
Flounces, Rules for Cutting, 14
Footstools, see Upholstery
French Polish, see Receipts
Frills, 74
—— General Rules for Cutting, 14
—— Simple, ib.
—— Neat, ib.
—— Crimped, ib.
—— For Children, ib.
—— Dress, ib.
—— Otherwise called Ruche, ib.
Frocks, Infant’s, see Baby Linen
—— Child’s simple, 114
—— —— full, ib.
—— —— simple, three-quarters, 115
—— —— plain, ib.
—— —— full, 116
—— —— Morning, ib.
—— —— for a Boy, ib.
—— —— jean tunic, 117
—— —— surtout, ib.
Front for Shirts, 147
Funeral, articles worn at, 123
Fur and Down, 175
—— Muff, 176
—— Boa, ib.
—— Tippet, 177
—— Opera, ib.
—— How to clean, ib.
—— To clean Down, ib.
—— How to Preserve, see Receipts, 177
Furniture, Hints on Buying, see Receipts
Gaging, see Stitches in Needlework
Gathering, see Stitches in Needlework
Gaufering, see On Washing
General Observations on Needlework, 1
General Observations on Baby Linen, 17
—— —— on Completing Work, 10
—— —— on Cutting out, 14
—— —— on Gentleman’s Wardrobe, 121
—— —— on Lady’s Wardrobe, 119
—— —— on Linen Press, 187
—— —— on Needlework, 1
—— —— on Purchasing Work, 11
—— —— on Packing, 121
General Rules for Completing Work, 10
German Hemming, see Stitches in Needlework
Ginghams, see On Purchasing Goods
Gloves, 175
—— to Wash, see Receipts
—— to Clean, ib.
—— to Dye, ib.
—— Cases, 209
Glue, How to make, see Receipts
Gowns, 106
—— General Observations on, ib.
—— On Cutting out, 197
—— Side pieces, 108
—— Back Shoulder-pieces, ib.
—— Shoulder straps, ib.
—— Skirts, 109
—— Plain high body, ib.
—— Full French body, ib.
—— Wrapping high body, 110
—— High, to open in front, ib.
—— Another pattern, 111
—— Plain low body, ib.
—— Another French low front, ib.
—— Trimming low bodies, ib.
—— French low full body, 112
—— Grecian low body, ib.
—— A simple low body, 113
—— Full low body, ib.
—— Select dresses, ib.
—— Nursing, ib.
—— Bathing, 61
Gown, Clergyman’s, 148
—— Clerk’s, 150
Grave Clothes, 124
Grease, to Remove, see Receipts
Gussets, to Cut, 14
Ham and Bacon Bags, see House Linen
Hats and Caps, 153
Hat Linings, 14
Hat-Bands, 123
Habit-Shirts, 99
Heavy Pincushions, 15
Hemming, see Stitches in Needlework
Herring-Boneing, ib.
Honey-Combing, ib.
Hood, Oiled Silk, 162
Horse-Shoe Stitch, see Stitches on Needlework
House Linen, 178
—— —— Bed-Room Linen, ib.
—— —— —— —— Sheets, 181
—— —— —— —— Pillow Cases, 183
—— —— —— —— Towels, ib.
—— —— —— —— Toilet Covers, ib.
—— —— —— —— Pincushions, ib.
—— —— Table Linen, 179
—— —— —— —— Table Cloths, 183
—— —— —— —— Dinner Napkins, ib.
—— —— —— —— —— how to fold, ib.
—— —— —— —— Doyleys, 184
—— —— —— —— Large Tray Napkins, 179
—— —— —— —— Small ditto ditto, ib.
—— —— Pantry Linen, ib.
—— —— —— —— Knife-box Cloths, 184
—— —— —— —— —— Pantry Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— —— Dresser Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— —— Plate-basket Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— China Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Glass Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Lamp Clothes, 185
—— —— —— Aprons, ib.
—— —— —— Waiting Gloves, ib.
—— —— House-maids’ Linen, 180
—— —— —— House Dusters, 185
—— —— —— Scouring Flannel, ib.
—— —— —— Paint Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Chamber Bottle do., ib.
—— —— —— —— bucket do., ib.
—— —— —— Clothes Bags, ib.
—— —— —— Pinafores, 185
—— —— Kitchen Linen, 180
—— —— —— Table Cloths, 186
—— —— —— Dresser Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Cooking Cloths, 180
—— —— —— Roller Towels, 180, 186
—— —— —— Dusters, ib. ib.
—— —— —— Tea Cloths, ib. ib.
—— —— —— Knife Cloths, ib. ib.
—— —— —— Pudding Cloths, ib. ib.
—— —— —— Jelly Bags, ib. ib.
—— —— —— Ham and Bacon Bags, ib. ib
—— —— —— Cheese Cloths, ib. ib.
—— —— Stable Linen, 180
—— —— —— Carriage Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Paint Cloths, ib.
—— —— —— Flannels, ib.
—— —— —— Saddle-Cases, ib.
—— —— General Observations, ib.
—— ——, Remarks, 180
Housewife, 212
Infant’s Wardrobe, 16
Imitation of Maple Wood, see Receipts
India Rubber Varnish, ib.
Ink, Marking, to Make, ib.
—— —— to Remove Spots of, ib.
Iron-Moulds, to Remove, ib.
Jacket, Woman’s Night, 55
—— —— Dressing, 70
Jelly Bags, see House Linen
Knife and Fork Case, 211
Knitting, see separate Index
Ladder, on taking up, 4
Lamp Cloths, see House Linen
Lappets, 129
Lavender Water, to Make, see Receipts
Lawn, see On Purchasing Goods
Lending Linen, for the Poor, 17
Leggets, 52
Linen, see On Purchasing Goods
Linen, Baby, 16
—— Men and Women’s, 46
—— House, 178
—— Press, 187
Linings, 14
Mantua-Maker’s Hem, see Stitches in Needlework
Marking, ib.
Mantelet, 164
Mat, 210
Mattresses, see Upholstery
Mending a Crack, 4
Mildew, to remove, see Receipts
Modesty, 102
Mourning, 122
Muff, 176
Napkins, Infants, see Baby Linen
—— Dinner, see House Linen
Needles, How to keep, 1
Needle Case, 15 & 213
NeedleWork, Observations on, 1
Neck-tie, 79
Neck Handkerchief, 169
Night-jacket, 55
—— Gown, 56
—— Another pattern, 57
—— —— Gored, ib.
Night-gown Bag, 208
—— Chair, 45
Nosegay Case, 212
Nursery Bag, 210
Opera, or Ruff, see Fur, 177
Packing, Directions for, 120
Paint Cloths, see House Linen
—— Spots, to remove, see Receipts
Pelerines, see Collars, 100
—— long, 101
—— —— Frill for, ib.
—— Morning, 100
—— Handsome, 193
Pelisse, Baby’s, see Baby Linen
—— Child’s, 118
Petticoats, Flannel, 72
—— Calico, &c., 104
—— Skirts for, ib.
—— Bodies or waists, ib.
—— Nursing, 105
—— Pieces, fulled in bands, how to cut, 15
Pillows, see Upholstery
Pillow Cases, see House Linen
Pinafores and Saccarines, 130
—— Child’s Surtout, ib.
—— —— Close or Smock-Frock, 131
—— —— Large sized, 132
—— —— —— for Boys, ib.
—— —— Saccarines, 133
—— Housemaid’s, 134 & 180
—— School Girl’s, 135
—— Child’s, 135
—— Surgeon’s, ib.
—— Waggoner’s Smock, 136
Pincushions, Nursery, see Baby Linen
—— heavy, 15
—— other sorts, 213
—— covers, see House Linen
Piping, see Stitches in Needlework
—— how to cut, 14
Pitch and Oil spots to remove, see Receipts
Plaiting, see Stitches in Needlework
Plate-Basket Bag, see House Linen
Platting, see Straw Work
Pockets, 73
—— for Aprons, 78
—— Watch, 216
—— Handkerchiefs, 170
—— —— Case, 209
Portfolio for a Carriage, 215
—— for travelling, ib.
Powder for Infant’s Dust bags see Receipts
Pot-Pourri, ib.
Preserve Linen, Woollen, Furs, &c., ib.
Prepare Rabbit Skins, ib.
Prints, see On Purchasing Goods
Pudding Cloths, see House Linen
Puffing, see Stitches in Needle-Work
Purchasing Goods, 11
—— —— Blue Checks, 12
—— —— Calico, ib.
—— —— Cambric, ib.
—— —— Cloth, 13
—— —— Crape, 13
—— —— Flannels, ib.
—— —— Lawn, 12
—— —— Linen, ib.
—— —— Muslin Checks, ib.
—— —— Prints, Chintzes, &c., 13
—— —— Satins, ib.
—— —— Silks, ib.
—— —— Stuffs, ib.
Quilting, see Stitches in Needle-Work
Raise the surface of Velvet, see Receipts
Receiver, see Baby Linen
Receipts, 217
—— Balls to remove Grease, 229
—— Another Receipt, ib.
—— Bleaching Liquid, 218
—— Bleach Wool, 229
—— Bleach Yellow Linen, 223
—— Blonde to Wash, 223
—— —— Town Washed, 223
—— —— Wool, 229
—— Brass Ornaments to keep, 233
—— Bugs to prevent, 227
—— Bugs to destroy, ib.
—— Carpets to scour, 222
—— Clean Bombazine, 221
—— —— Brass Ornaments, 233
—— —— Cotton Silk, Woollen, 229
—— —— —— —— —— 221
—— —— Chintz, 222
—— —— Curtains, Moreen, 229
—— —— Calico Furniture, 222
—— —— Gold and Silver Lace, 225
—— —— Hair Brushes, 234
—— —— Kid Gloves, 234, 224
—— —— Paint, 230
—— —— Satin Shoes, 224
—— —— Sponges, 232
—— Cloth to make Waterproof, 228
—— Court Plaister, to make, 226
—— Dye Cotton and Nankeen, 224
—— —— Furniture buff, ib.
—— —— —— pink, 225
—— —— —— blue, ib.
—— Leather (wash for), 224
—— —— Gloves like tan, ib.
—— —— —— purple, ib.
—— Eau de Cologne, 226
—— Fleas, to destroy, 227
—— Flies, to destroy, ib.
—— French polish for Furniture, 233
—— —— —— Boots and Harness, 228
—— Fur, to preserve, 225
—— Furniture, hints on buying, 230
—— Grease to remove from Silk, 220
—— Another Receipt, ib.
—— —— from Silk or Woollen, ib.
—— —— from Linen, 229 & ib.
—— Glue to make, 232
—— Imitation of Maple wood, 233
—— Indian Rubber Varnish, 231
—— Ink, permanent marking, 217
—— —— red marking, ib.
—— —— to remove spots of, ib.
—— —— to remove, common, 218
—— —— from Cloth, &c., ib.
—— —— Iron-moulds, to remove, 222
—— —— Lavender water to make, 226
—— Mildew to take out, 221
—— Paint spots, to remove, ib.
—— Pitch and Oil spots to remove, 220
—— Powder for Infant’s dust bags, 226
—— Pot-pourri, ib.
—— —— quicker sort, ib.
—— Prepare Rabbit skins, 227
—— Preserve Linen from Moths, 225
—— —— Woollens and Blankets, ib.
—— —— Furs, ib.
—— —— Blonde, Satin, &c., 224
—— —— Gilt Frames, 228
—— Raise the Surface of Velvet, 226
—— Restore rusty Silk, 221
—— —— Scorched Linen, 222
—— Revive Gilt Frames, 228
—— Another Method, ib.
—— Salts of Lemon, to make, 218
—— Scent Bags, 226
—-— Scouring Drops to make, 220
—— Another kind, 233
—— —— —— Cheap, ib.
—— Shoes to make Waterproof, 226
—— Stains to remove, from acids, 219
—— —— Another Receipt, ib.
—— —— Fruit or Wine, ib.
—— —— Port Wine, ib.
—— —— Out of Scarlet Cloth, ib.
—— —— Black Cloth, Silk, &c., ib.
—— Starch, to Make, 226
—— Varnish old Straw Hats, 225
—— Wash black Silk or Crape, 223
—— —— Silk Handkerchiefs, 222
—— —— coloured Prints, Muslins, 223
—— —— Blonde, ib.
—— —— Lace, 224
—— —— Kid Gloves, 224 & 234
—— —— Leather Gloves, 224
—— —— Silk Dresses, 230
—— Waterproof, to make Shoes, 226 & 228
—— —— to make Cloth, 228
Restore Rusty Silk, see Receipts
—— Scorched linen, ib.
Robes, Infant’s, see Baby Linen
Roller Cloths, see House Linen
Roquelaure, 164
Rosette, see Baby Linen
Rouleaus, 8
Ruche, 74
Running, see Stitches in Needlework
Saccarine, see Pinafore
Satchel, or Card Case, 212
Salts of Lemon, see Receipts
Sash, or Badge, 149
Satin, see On Purchasing Goods
Scarfs, Clergyman’s, 149
—— Dress, or Caprice, 80
—— Cashmere, ib.
—— Simple, ib.
Scent Bags, see Receipts
Scissors, Remarks upon, 1 & 15
Scouring Flannel, 180
—— Drops, see Receipts
Screens, see Upholstery
Seaman’s Case, 215
Sentiment, or Neck Tie, 79
Serpentine Stitch, see Stitches in Needlework
Sewing Silks, How kept, 1
Sewing and Felling, see Stitches in Needlework
Shoulder Pieces, or Stays, how cut, 15
Shifts Gored, 46
—— Not hollowed, 47
—— Crossed, 48
—— Child’s ... ib.
—— To save a seam and two fells, 49
Shirts, Infant’s see Baby Linen
—— For Labouring Men, 137
—— Scales for, 139
—— On making up, 141
—— Gentlemen’s, 142
—— —— Fronts, 143
—— Young Child’s Front, ib.
—— A Boy’s Front, ib.
—— An older Boy’s Front, ib.
—— Another, ib.
—— A Gentleman’s Front, ib.
—— Another, 144
—— Shoulder-Strap, ib.
—— Child’s Shoulder-Strap, ib.
—— Sleeves, ib.
—— Wristbands, 145
—— Binders and Linings, ib.
—— Collars, ib.
—— Boy’s Collars, 146
—— Men’s Collars, ib.
Shawls, Infant’s, see Baby Linen
—— Carriage, 166
—— Walking, ib.
—— For a Member of the Society of Friends, ib.
—— Quilted, ib.
—— Cashmere, ib.
—— Mourning, 167
—— Plain walking, ib.
—— Travelling, ib.
Sheets, see House Linen
Shoes, Slippers, 171
—— —— Men’s, ib.
—— —— Ladies’, ib.
—— —— Quilted, 172
—— —— Ladies’, ib.
—— —— Half, 173
—— —— Carriage, ib.
—— —— Infants’ first, ib.
—— —— —— second, ib.
—— —— —— Ticking, 174
—— To Cover, ib.
—— To Clean, see Receipts
—— Bags 186
Shoulder-Pieces, 91
—— —— For Woman’s Cloak, 92
—— —— For a Child’s Cloak, ib. & 93
—— —— —— Woman’s Cloak, ib.
—— —— —— Infant’s Cloak, 93
Shroud, 124
Silk, see On Purchasing Goods
—— sewing, how to keep, 1
Sleeves, Infant’s first, see Baby Linen
—— General Rules, 15
—— Child’s first, 85
—— Older Child’s, ib.
—— Long, 86
—— Circular, ib.
—— Plain long, 87
—— Full, ib.
—— Another, ib.
—— Small, 88
—— Old Woman’s, ib.
—— Boy’s, ib.
—— Woman’s large, ib.
—— —— short, 89
—— —— short, 90
—— —— circular, ib.
—— —— tight, ib.
—— On lining, 6
Slips, or Pillow Cases, 182
Sofa, see Upholstery
Spencers, Plain, 167
—— Dress, 168
Starch, to make, see Receipts
Stays, or Corsets, 80
—— —— materials for, 81
—— —— making up, ib.
—— Woman’s, ib.
—— —— gores for, 82
—— —— shoulder straps, ib.
—— —— lace-holes, ib.
—— —— modesty-piece, ib.
—— —— nursing, ib.
—— Men’s, 83
—— Coachmen’s, ib.
—— Hunter’s, ib.
—— Child’s small, ib.
—— —— large, ib.
—— —— first, see Baby Linen
Stains, to remove, see Receipts
—— —— from acids, ib.
—— —— from fruit or wine, ib.
—— —— from Port wine, ib.
—— —— out of scarlet cloth, ib.
—— —— out of black cloth, ib.
Steel, How to keep, 1
Stitches in Needlework, 1
—— Angular stitch, 9
—— Biassing, 6
—— Binding, 7
—— Braiding, 6
—— Button-holes, 3
—— Chain-stitch, 8
—— Coral pattern, 10
—— Darning, 4
—— Double gathering, 2
—— Fancy Chain-stitch, 8
—— Fancy Bobbin-stitch, 9
—— Fancy Herring-boning, ib.
—— Fancy Button-hole stitch, 10
—— Gaging, 7
—— Gathering, 2
—— German hemming, 3
—— Hemming, 1
—— Herring-boning, 4
—— Honey-combing, 7
—— Horseshoe-stitch, 10
—— Mantua-maker’s hem, 2
—— Marking, 5
—— Quilting, 7
—— Running, 2
—— Serpentine stitch, 9
—— Sewing and felling, 2
—— Stitching, ib.
—— Whipping, 3
Stocks, 147
Straw Platting, see Separate Index
Stuffs, see On Purchasing Goods
Suck, to Baby’s bottle, 45
Surplice, 149
Surtout, 117
Table Cloths, see House Linen
Table Covers, see Upholstery
Tapes, How to keep, 1
Tea Cloths, see House Linen
Thimble, Remarks upon, 1
Thread, How to strengthen, 1
—— How to keep, ib.
Tippets, see Collars
—— School Girl’s, 99
—— Another, 104
—— Another, 168
Toilet Covers, see House Linen
Towels, see House Linen
Travelling Dressing-Case, 215
—— Portfolio, ib.
—— Bag, 214
Trowsers, Child’s, 50
—— —— larger, 51
—— Girl’s, ib.
—— Boy or Girl’s, 52
—— Turkish, 54
—— For a little Boy, ib.
Trunk Case, 211
Tucks, Making, 5
Tucker, 97
Tunics, see Frocks
Upholstery, 190
—— Arm chair Covers, 206
—— Bedsteads, 190
—— —— Hints on putting up, 191
—— —— On Drapery, 193
—— —— On Heads and tops, 195
—— —— On Footboards, ib.
—— —— On furnishing, 4 posts, 193
—— —— On Prices, 199
—— —— On Coverlets, 200
—— —— On Blankets, ib.
—— Beds, the Tent, 191 195
—— —— Camp, ib. ib.
—— —— Half-tester, ib, 196
—— —— French Pole, ib. ib.
—— —— French Arrow, ib. ib.
—— —— French, ib. ib.
—— —— French Block, ib. ib.
—— —— French Canopy, ib, 197
—— —— Turn-up, ib. ib.
—— —— Press, ib. ib.
—— —— Stump, ib. ib.
—— —— Trestle, ib. ib.
—— —— Hanging, or Cot, 198
—— Mattress, ib.
—— Beds, 199
—— Bolsters, ib.
—— Pillows, ib.
—— Blinds, window, 206
—— Chair, Sofa &c. covers, ib.
—— Carpets, 201
—— Curtains, window, 203
—— —— Muslin, 205
—— —— Little Half, ib.
—— —— Full, ib.
—— —— Rod, ib.
—— Church Basses, 207
—— Church Seats, ib.
—— Divan, 206
—— Footstools and Hassocks, 207
—— Screens, ib.
—— Sofa, 206
—— Table Covers, 207
—— Watch-pockets, 201
Varnish, old Straw Hats, see Receipts
Veils, common, 84
—— Crape, ib.
—— Demi-voile, ib.
—— Mourning, ib.
—— Riding, ib.
—— Tulle, ib.
Velvet, Dress, 113
—— Cap, 130
—— To raise the Surface of, see Receipts
Vest, Boy’s, 60
—— Night, 61
—— Day, ib.
Waistcoat, Lady’s Flannel, 58
—— Boy’s, ib.
—— —— Invalid, 59
—— Man’s under, ib.
—— Boy’s upper, 60
—— Child’s, see Vest
Waiting Gloves, see House Linen
Washing Books, for Nursery, 188
—— —— Ladies’, 189
—— —— Gentlemen’s, ib.
—— —— House Linen, 190
Washing and Ironing, 234
—— Articles used in the Wash-house, ib.
—— —— —— —— Laundry, 235
—— Clear Starching, 236
—— Gaufiering, 237
—— Hanging to dry, 236
—— Ironing, Mangling, 235
Wash, Black Silk or Crape, see Receipts
—— Silk Handkerchiefs, ib.
—— Coloured Prints, &c., ib.
—— Lace, ib.
—— Blonde, ib.
—— Kid Gloves, ib.
—— Silk Dresses, ib.
Watch Pocket, see Upholstery, 216
—— —— Another, ib.
Waterproof, see Receipts
—— Shoes and Boots, ib.
Whipping, see Stitches in Needlework
Work-Box, 15
—— Basket, 214
Yard Measure, 213
ON KNITTING.
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General Observations 237
Knitting Pins ib.
Materials for Knitting ib.
On Knitting Stitches 238
—— —— Binding, 240
—— —— Casting on stitches, 238
—— —— Common knitting stitch, 239
—— —— Dutch common stitch, ib.
—— —— Finishing off, ib.
—— —— Narrowing, ib.
—— —— Slipping a stitch, ib.
—— —— Turns for stitches, 240
—— —— Turn or seam stitch, 239
—— —— Welting, 240
—— —— Widening, 239
Fancy Stitches, 240
—— —— Berlin wire or insertion, ib.
—— —— Chain stitch, ib.
—— —— —— —— two coloured, ib.
—— —— Cross-stitch pattern, ib.
—— —— —— —— Open, ib.
—— —— Crowsfoot stitch, ib.
—— —— Curb stitch, ib.
—— —— Diamond stitch, ib.
—— —— —— —— Embossed, ib.
—— —— Double knitting, ib.
—— —— Another kind, ib.
—— —— Another kind, ib.
—— —— —— Imitation, ib.
—— —— Fantail stitch, ib.
—— —— French stitch, ib.
—— —— —— Raised, ib.
—— —— Hem open, ib.
—— —— Herring-bone stitch, ib.
—— —— Another kind, ib.
—— —— Hexagon embossed, ib.
—— —— Honey-comb, ib.
—— —— Huckaback, or rough-cast, ib.
—— —— Lace wave stitch, ib.
—— —— Ladder, ornamental, ib.
—— —— Muffatee stitch, new, 240
—— —— Network, imitation, 244
—— —— New stitch, ib.
—— —— Nondescript, ib.
—— —— Open stitch, plain, ib.
—— —— —— —— Improved, ib.
—— —— Plat, common, ib.
—— —— Purse stitch, ib.
—— —— Rib-stitch, elastic, ib.
—— Two colours, ib.
—— —— Rug stitch, ib.
—— —— Shawl stitch, ib.
Fringes Knit, ib.
—— —— Plain, ib.
—— —— Beautiful on border, ib.
—— —— Very pretty, ib
—— —— For a Shawl, ib.
—— —— For Curtains, ib.
Armlet, 262
Bags, 270
Blankets, 271
Bonnet, or hood, 269
Boa or ruff, spiral knit, 276
Bosom Friend, 275
Boot, ribbed, 257
—— For infants, 258
—— Night, ib.
—— Square night, 260
—— Derby jail, 259
Border and Corner, handsome for Shawl, 272
Braid, open, 270
Braces, for Gentlemen, 275
Cap, Infant’s, 268
—— Another, ib.
—— Gentleman‘s night, 269
—— Gentleman’s silk travelling, 273
—— Travelling knit silk,
—— Knee, 260
—— Swiss, 276
Comforter, 264
—— Another, 264
—— Another, ib.
Coverlet, 271
Doyleys, Cotton, ib.
—— —— Other sorts, ib.
Flower stand Covers, 278
Frill, 263
Garters, 255
Gloves, Large size, 261
Habit-Shirt, 264
Handkerchief, ib.
—— Small half, 265
Heel, to wear in snow, 258
Hood, or Bonnet for a baby, 269
Kettle Holders, 270
Light Scarf, 277
Mats, 270
—— Another kind, 271
Mittens, 261
—— For driving in, ib.
—— For Infants, ib.
Muffatees, 264
—— Another kind, ib.
—— Another kind, ib.
—— Another kind, ib.
Napkin Rings, 275
Petticoat, for a child, 274
Pen Wiper, 278
Reticule Bag, 273
Rings, for dinner napkins, 275
Ruff, 263
Scarf, ib.
—— Light, 277
—— Another, 263
Shoe, over, 258
—— Another pretty kind, 258
Slippers, Infant’s, 256
Snow Heels, 258
Socks, Night, 259
—— For invalids, ib.
—— For infants, 255
—— For grown-up persons, ib.
—— Child’s long, 257
—— Child’s improved, 277
—— Neat night, 260
—— Several kinds, 256
—— Another sort, 255
Sofa, Foot warmer, 273
—— Shawl for Invalids, 275
Sole, For inside of Shoe, 260
Stays For Children, 274
Stockings, 253
—— Proportions for, ib.
—— Scales for, 254
—— Child’s first, 257
Shawl, For a Baby, 268
—— For a Sofa, 275
—— Honey-Comb, 265
—— Fantail border and corners, 272
Spiral Boa or Ruff, 276
Swiss Cap, 276
Tippet, 266
Purse, ib.
—— Another, 267
—— Another, ib.
—— Another, ib.
—— Another very pretty, ib.
Watch Guard, Silk, 274
Zephyr, or Baby’s Shawl, 268
Zephyrine, or Soft Bonnet, 267
ON STRAW PLATTING.
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Straw Platting, 278
—— —— General Observations, ib.
Bleaching Box, 279
Bonnet Stand, 280
Box Iron, 280
Mill for Rolling the Plat, 279
Straw Splitter, 281
Straw, on Preparing, ib.
—— on Bleaching, ib.
—— on Dyeing Black, ib.
—— Another Black Dye, 282
Tin Dyeing Kettle, 280
Directions for Platting, 282
Plats in General use, 283
—— —— of 3, ib.
—— —— Another, 284
—— —— of 4, ib.
—— —— Angular 4, ib.
—— —— of 5, ib.
—— —— of 6, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 7, 285
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 8, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 9, ib.
—— —— Another, 285
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 10, 286
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 11, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 12, ib.
—— —— of 13, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— Another, 287
—— —— of 14, ib.
—— —— of 15, ib.
—— —— Another, ib.
—— —— of 16, ib.
Hollow Spiral Plat, ib.
Articles made of Straw Plat, 288
Bonnets, 289
—— On cleaning, ib.
—— On turning, 290
Hats, ib.
—— Tuscan, 287
Leghorn, English imitation, 288
Mats, 290
Stiffening, 289
—— Made of Vellum, ib.
—— —— of Bone-dust, ib.
THOMAS EVANS, PRINTER, 30, COLMORE ROW, BIRMINGHAM.