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HOW
MAKE
TO
MADE
HAND
FLOWERS
ADA
JONES
SMITH
TO
HOW
MAKE
MADE
HAND
FLOWERS
by
ADA
JONES
^MITH
of
Instructor
Columbia
Millinery
University
New
York
Published
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ADA
TONES
1922
SMITH
INTRODUCTION
In
aim
my
this
give
to
kinds
many
book
of
of
Hand-made
variety
a
materials
of
Flowers
principles
that
be
may
it has
and
show^
to
with
used
been
the
tory
satisfac-
results.
It would
thinking
we
only
hope
times
the
make
the
as
further
principle is
same
flower
material,
if
"
a
this
rose,
velvet, organdy,
The
same
material
good
taste.
Many
A
The
used
woman
to
Pink
be
may
single
flower
who
appreciates this.
the
use
silk, satin,
or
a
or
to
an
likes^.
^to
flowers
used
are
negligee.
flowers
made
contrasting
are
a
boudoir
for
shades, pillows, bags
with
gowns
interest
add
and
caps
hat,
evening
and
nice
chiffon
or
trimmed
the
as
colored
chiffon, gingham,
are
candle
or
satin
for
ribbon,
stance,
in-
material.
described,"
creations
lamp
effect
pleasing
hat
ribbon
For
rose-colored
models
To
foliage.
violet
use
silk
/
chenille.
as
boxes.
A
be
and
such
fancy
with
kid, velvet,
fancy
decorations
is
materials
possible.
is obtainable.
use
To
or
commercial
would
can
flowers.
as
in
Many
of ribbon
flower
thirty-two
are
We
various
add
we
others
artistic.
shade
a
the
would
we
book
fancy ribbon,
for
flowers
violets,
different
many
used
flower
many
making
In
or
the
for
foliage
in
flowers
of
color
or
handiwork.
realistic,choose
natural
ourselves
Nature's
hand-made
distinguish
Proper
of
imitate
have
to
deceive
folly to
may
the
near
be
trimmed
small
bunch
afternoon
express
her
the
material
is in
quite
rately.
elabo-
of flowers
or
of
street
may
dress.
individuality
Velvet
dress,
for
charm
add
to
hat
organdy
an
truly
and
make
Though
is
not
able
kid
The
kid
increasing
have
done
their
creations
flower
manv.
few
the
flowers
knows
how.
the
models
have
find
in
scraps
size
the
ing.
makold
of
part
top
be
will
flower
your
all
are
you
so
the
from
that
flowers
and
principles
made
are
who
that
reflect
small
many
will
you
fascinatmg
gloves.
The
Woman's
one
only
not
are
for
you
know
utilize
to
a
when
will
You
sizes.
making
important
so
the
to
measurements
exact
after
given,
been
simple
very
also
noon
after-
organdy
flowers
these
but
hat,
for
and
dress,
All
or
gown
used
are
street
dress.
or
the
to
for
flowers
yarn
flowers
ribbon
velvet
or
making
flower
of
art
one's
earnings.
this.
Some
as
they
Exchanges,
making.
Thus
The
have
author
and
the
still
others
possibilities
the
have
some
sell
teach
of
who
many
others
of
means
knows
orders,
taken
completed,
were
be
may
this
sold
through
classes
work
in
are
GENERAL
DIRECTIONS
FOR
V^AREFULLY
silk is
a
needle
place your
thread.
pattern
wire,
cut
of
silk needed
before
your
material
you
scissors
dry
as
of this wet
cloth
absorbent
If when
of
the
and
easilywith
fibre. If
wire
time
at
one
stem
with
make
stem
to
cut
the
one
too
the desired
Obtain
druggist. Put
old
to
stem
will be
at
on
a
thimble,
and
before
the
making
a
it back
folds
flower.
a
make
to
start
you
and
water
platter.Between
a
is easier
flower
a
nice with
a
to
time.
is
bunch
the
under
bulky
time.
found
Add
and
the flower.
tear
it into
A
padded
and
hard
as
many
thru.
sew
large
layersof wadding
many
to
box
pencil,
for sachets, apples and
filling
square,
pieceat
for
scissors
in ice cold
wet
less apt to be
and
inches
dress.
a
oilcloth
ruler,
petalit gets dry put
wool
look
flower,
a
making
thread
and
with
gathered
another.
when
used
small
thickness
one
Glue.
an
needle
dampened
fine
a
cotton
strips12
layers. Wind
a
lamb's
but
zvadding is
into
wadding
this
take
makes
absorbent
weak
with
small
or
piecesbefore
silk
and
dampen
centers,
rose
is too
petals are
plate,old
platteror
which
arable.
petals are
and
cotton
expensive than
stem
of the
working
to
Absorbent
Sheet
before
would
measure
of gum
worth
a
cotton,
possible.Place
as
patterns
cheesecloth
for
silk,tape
to cut
cents
some
all of your
of flowers.
be
to
begin
you
Note
which
Note
need
^2 yord of cheesecloth, fold twice,
Take
wet
as
cheesecloth,
of clean
sachet, pincers,ten
Cut
which
flower.
a
things:piece of
yourself zvitJi the follozviiig
sharp
out
making
is not.
which
finger and
and
pins,sheet wadding,
wring
for
Plan
on
j^ yard
top,
and
using
thumb
Prozndc
table
before
between
and
directions
read
dampened
gathered
MAKING
FLOWER
^
stem
It is
in every
a
tons
butmore
home.
wire
common
Cut
inch
small
a
widths,
is covered
is
wrapped
to
manage.
strips as
on
the
Thus
sheet
rate
sepamore
stem
wrap
to
necessary
size.
ten
cents
of
worth
this with
2 teaspoons
mucilage
bottle.
Add
powdered
flour in
2^^
[5]
to
a
gum
large
arable
mouthed
3 teaspoons
cold
from
any
bottle, preferably
water
or
as
it will take to soften
littleas
thin the next
is too
plan to
for
morning
the
prepare
it may
making
Stamens
and
when
stamens
and
have
smooth
and
cuttingthem
with
the color
Cut
them
wire
hunch
a
left thumb
your
about
the
the desired
and
and
of
clipexcess
ends
about
stififness from
and
the stem
angle up
an
the center
Tie
stems.
stamen
bind
Add
by bending the
fore
Be-
dle
the mid-
the bunch
on
wire.
the
tween
be-
stamens
work
and
interest to your
securelyand
stamens
with
your
them.
them
on
pep
from
Keep
pep hold the
a
gram
dia-
amount
under
ends
evenly (Art. VII, Fig, 12).
stem
at
of cut
both
follow
may
from
away
and
on
caught tightlythru
fingerand placechosen
by varying the length of
center
is
one
it easier to cut
makes
stub
stamens
the cork
of the thread.
end
number
leave
the sticking
satisfactory
glue.
most
a
should
glue is kept
harm
not
the desired
cut
one
bundle
If this
it
the cork.
glue.One
remove
center
a
may
only on
that your
wire.
arrange
one
tightly.This
bound
side of the center
To
Or
night.If
over
little flecks of color
in
them
use
is
will have
use
XXII.
know
winding
To
in
not
days. This
purchased
of Art.
text
the bundle
one
while
thin
of the linen threads.
ends
commercial
Souring will
sour.
it to evaporate for several
allow
set
placewithout
warm
consistencyof
it becomes
If
qualities.
a
to
glue several days before using it.
time after
some
it aside in
set
it to evaporate to, the
Allow
arable, allow
the gum
winding
wire.
threads
stamen
in
move
Reover
the pep.
To
fingerof
and
left hand.
catch
wire 2
or
flower
rolling
taperingdown
and
down
to
As
one
perfectand
a
flower.
the
straightout
on
up
on
the wire
form
from
toward
has
been
goes
along making
best workmen
winding wire
and
stem
Pull wire
base, hold
in left hand
When
tie wire
and
twist
all of the
goods
in
bring wire
up
winding
while
righthand.
beneath
righthand.
secured
bring end
the left hand
the
and
righthand
in
stem.
there is less material
The
material
flower
and
right hand
of the leaf with
excess
wire
in
thumb
petal between
or
fingerof
and
the base
of the
most
away
leaf
wire
winding
the thumb
3 times about
right hand
stem,
Take
it between
cut
tightly,
in
hold
apply ivindingzvire
to
be
have
flowers
wasted
very
taperedoff
in
technic
the
finishing
if any
little,
before
[61
one's
the stem
excess
becomes
base
of
a
goods
is finished.
more
petalor
tied into
A
velvet
fold
spray
follows:
as
(1) take
commercial
be
calyx may
or
diagonallythree times; (3)
longer than the other; (4)
triangleslightly;(6)
hole
to
the
flower.
is
Article
See
hole and
through
run
XI.
and
Another
kind
be
commercial
of
and
from
center
of
base
glued about
described
been
has
spray
of
corner
it fitbetter when
will make
folded
spray
will be
end
one
or
(2)
square;
slit i/^the distance
and
spray
time
1 inch
long end; (5) clipeach
ofifthis
cut
unfold
fourth
fold
of silk
be made
may
material
peripheryof pieceof material, this
wire
stem
pieceof
small
a
or
in
Article IX.
Flozver
centers
by using stamens
A
They
and
economical
more
Figs.4, 5, 6).
cannot
get
a
used
squares
leaf may
be
Sometimes
has
one
of silk
be assembled
may
(Art. II, Figs.4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
material
but
shaped pieces
all of the small queer
save
(Art. Ill,
in
triangularpieceof
small
a
commonly
the most
are
like leaf described
made
of it. So
out
square
product or
Berry Cluster
in
from
made
are
a
peps.
like those
Leaves
used.
may
of materials.
leaf included
The
for its green
more
have
and
a
these
quantitydone
leaves
Stems
or
tape, silk
commercial
also many
Rubherizcd
adhere
of
a
They
a
for i/^ inch
pulltape
and
or
stem
tape has
or
down
of the thumb
cover
at
a
toward
always a good plan
good)stylefor
varietyof
colored
so
many
leaves
flowers.
shops.
They
ways.
embroidery cotton
or
may
green
be covered
silk,velvet
silk. There
are
coverings.
glue in
the base
end
it is
and
with
for leaves
constantlyusing green
milliner
its
and
preparationand
thoroughly,twist
of wire
finger.Tear
and
tape
at
17]
may
finger.To apply,start
then, holding flower
more
and
are
is
Organdy
used
winding fibre,bias stripsof
by pressingwith the thumb
flower
One
time.
one
be obtained
can
organdy, white
green
for its realistic appearance.
be finished in
may
rubberized
with
at
is present
Spray (Art. I)
triangularpiecesand
into
always correct.
are
Commercial
than
Bud
Loose
having this hemstitchingdone
picotedges. When
to
color
be hemstitched
silk may
in the
and
and
at
the tape about
wire
flatten onto
end
be made
roll.
to
the base
the stem
stem
in the left hand
wire
with
a
few
rolls
Green
much
fibre from
fibre to uncurl
with
the stem
other
as
one
the
spool as
much
hand
is
of the
one
you
possible.Do
as
and
wind
will wind
think
not
finishes. Cut
dressy stem
try
the fibre
to
on
the
Allow
stem.
roll about
flat and
a
stem.
smooth
as
this
Turn
with
the
hand.
In
stem
IVinding Fibre
and
and
assemblinga
tape
or
flowers
bunch
of flowers
silk the branch,
tied in
a
bunch
or
one
(2)
with
[8]
may
all wires
stems
(1)
tie all wires
may
be covered
spread or
in
one
rately
sepa-
sprangled out.
Bud
Loose
Spray
I
Article
"UT
()
One
3
2^
"
"
This
inch
shape
silk fof
gather
edge
gather with right.
thumb
and fingerand
to
wire
of fine wire
end
the
with
righthand.
the
make
the
until
cheesecloth
take
to
one
of the bud
catch
twist
two
the
at
tip
the
with
pincers and
wires
silk
the
Art.
I, Fig. 1.
and
the
puff
(Art. I, Fig. 3).
of
pincers,press down in the center
time pull the pincers out.
same
the
Wrap
While
times.
three
or
release
of the
ends
bud.
the
wire
rubberized
with
stems
tape.
LEAF
Take
and
the
follows
proceed as
edges to
raw
silk cut
piece of
the
:
for leaves
(T ) fold the
tie in
(5)
the
and
in
with
ends
around
wire.
Finish
winding
the bud.
(Art. I.
Assemble
leaves
by
the
covering the
the
material
Sprangle or
used
I, Figs.
2,
.V
together:
the
base
same
as
t
Fig. 4. 5, 6, 7).
six
tying them
and
Art.
loose
a
left thumb
place
finger and wind
with
fold
(2)
center;
again lengthwise; (3)
knot : (4 ) bring the two
hold
buds
with
wire
to
spread
with
cover
the
of six
pretty
pastel
the
lend color to the bunch.
of winding
Twist
bud.
the base
The
the
take
point
very
and
3 inches
have
the
of
stem
still wet
To
may
seem
left
with
hold
Then
around
they
not
times, pullingtightly(Art. I, Fig. 2)
three
IS
with
below
extend
consists
they become
a
piece
use,
ready
Start
at right
diagonally.(Art. I, Fig. 1).
with left hand
and
and finger. Hold
thumb
fold
and
bud
hand
a
silk
When
smooth.
and
thoroughly dampened
of
of
leaf
leaves
It is very
different
of
the leaves
While
the wet
pieces of silk between
the
for
leaves.
of
made
shades.
Place
three
and
when
buds
inches
by 1%
of silk flowers
bunch
buds
for
squares
inches
and
three
fine wire
a
a
piece of
the
stems.
stems.
Art.
9]
I, Figs. 4, 5, 6,
Berry Cluster
Article
II
CUT
3
1
1 inch
"
10
three
To
make
in the
roll it with
and
cotton
flakes of moist
Place
thumb
the ball of cotton
ball
of
base
;
catch
the
in
the
to
silk
to
berries
make
a
a
small
small
hard
amount
silk
of
ball. Add
inch is
three-eighths
of
moist
silk
and
piece
obtained.
fold silk
r".r
^
place with
Wrap the
the silk
holding
right angles
twist stem
the
goods.
these
Take
size of
of
ten
then
stem,
wire at
the stem
bind
of
covered
winding wire.
wire tightly
about
and
consists
leaves.
cloth.
fingerto
in the center
diagonally.
(Art. II,
Pucker
all of
1,
Fig.
2).
the silk to one
point at
the
and
berries,
berry,place the piecesof
a
damp
until desired
cotton
Cluster
green
leaves
for
squares
Berry
HE
and
for
squares
1 inch
"
end
Do
not
with
stems
and
of
the
wrap
tape.
Art.
II,
Figs. 1, 2, 3.
ASSEMBLE:
TO
(1) Beginning at the top, group three berries,placeone with tW'O below; (2) wrap winding wire high and tightlyabout the base of the berwith windine
ries; (3) add/ a fourth berry below the last two and secure
wire; (4) add fifth and sixth berries,
each side of fourth and secure
on
one
^
fourth
above ; (5) add seventh under
as
with winding wire once;
and wrap
(6)
add
eighth and ninth under fifth and
sixth, securing again; (7) add tenth
ter
berry under seventh to finish the clus(Art. II, Fig. 9) ; (8) leavingthe
longestwire to form the stem ; (9) cut
the remaining fine wires
at
an
away
ofif in one
clip them
angle. Never
in one
bunch
or
place on the stem.
LEAF
Fold
hand
silk
corner
diagonally,bring
A
to
the right hand
the
left
corner
10]
Art.
II, Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7,
C
A
to
up
and
thumb
gatherwith
(4)
;
wind
(5)
;
with
wrap
with
press
finger; (3) bring down
and
thumb
(2)
hem;
inch
quarter
tape
and
finger
fine wire
with
winding
or
to
floss.
TENDRIL
the tendril
For
of
winding
fibre and
wire,
wind
then
around
Ill, Figs. 4, 5,
Art.
6.
make
wire.
a
wind
small
a
use
about
SpHt
few
12 inches
the
winding
strands
the
covered
the
on
wire
knitting needle
to
the tendril.
BRANCH
make
To
with
the
]/4inch
a
silk ;
(4)
wire
%
stripof sheet
and
turn
inch
^
to
(1) take 4 inches of stem wire; (2) wrap it
with fibre
1 inch down
wadding; (3) cover
bend the covered
tip over to make a loop of covered
with silk
the stem
in length; (5) proceed to cover
branch:
fibre.
winding
Small
Apple
Spray
Article
IV
CUT
1
"
1-}4inch
square
inch
square
XYa. inch
square
i^lH
1
CUT
inch
1 y^
"
2
,
1
,
,
Cut
in
a
the
damp
In
the
square
,
square
end
"t
fLeaves
requiredpiecesof silk and place
cloth.
green
stem
Cut
wire
a
piece of
about
four
small loop in
a
long; (2) make
of the stem
wire; (3) attach a
length of tie wire
the
les
Appl(
j
making apples: ( 1 )
small
inches
one
.
inch
1|4
"
y
!
square
inch
1^
"
"
1
center
the silk
of the
tightlyto
in the
loop; (4)
catch
and attach
silk squares
wire with the
the stem
Art.
IV, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6.
this will later form
the
winding wire
dimple or blossom part of the apple (5) Take a long ^4 inch stripof
it around
the w ire up near
the end to which
sheet wadding and wind
sufficient quantit
Use
fillthe
silk
the silk is attached.
plumply ; (6)
y to
"
"
[12
bring down
the silk
thumb
each
of silk
corner
the cotton
over
(Art. IV, Figs, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
and
fingerand
stem
wire
and
stem
with
tape
winding
(7)
in the rest
work
Hold
in
place
with
winding wire; (8) cut
bulky silk nicely;(9) wrap
secure
taper off the
or
;
and
with
of
left
ofl^ the green
^4 inch of the
silk.
LEAF
Refer
TO
article II,
to
ASSEMBLE
to
from
the
the
proceed
inch
wire
stem
down
with
the stem;
winding wire
from
the
wrap
silk; (3)
wire
^4
bind
and
turn
inch
in
these
long
inch
(8) ^
as
below
did
you
place the
leaf; (9) ^
the
oppositeside
from
leaves
branch
inch
one
fibre silk and
smallest
inch
apple
from
and
apple
this leaf; (10) place the
the two
set on
leaves, and
apple
largestapple. Now
with
leaf
from
this
the
the covered
length ; (6) proceed
fibre silk; (7) insert the smallest
with winding wire, cover
with
to stem
down
1 inch
fibre
^4 inch stripof sheet wadding;
a
with
stem
]Dlacethe second leaf and on
second
apple; (11) 1 inch
( 12)
with
of covered
loop
a
loop,bind
with
hold
6 inch
a
make
to
cover
GROUP:
THE
(1) Wrap
1
(2) cover
tip over
figures4, 5, 6. 7, 8.
the tape
that
winding
or
they are
sembled
as-
silk.
Apple Spray
Article
V
CUT
3
8
2y2 inch
"
"
leaves
Plate
squares.
as
pattern
per
IIL
C-UT the pieces of silk
for apples and place in a
damp cloth. ( 1 ) Take
make
to
enough cotton
apple the desired size; (2) place this cotton in the center of the silk;
down
and work
in
(3) fold silk diagonally;(4) bring the other corners
the rest of the fullness with left thumb
and
with
secure
fingers;(5)
the bulkv
silk and wind
the rest to taper
winding wire; (6) cut awav
off nicely(Art. V, Figs. 1, 2, 3 ).
the
There
first make
several
are
the
dimple
the cotton
through
the dimple. Now
and
You
sew
may
in center
also
ways
use
and
to
make
the
for the blossom
end
of
the
needle
apple,but
thread
and
pullingtightly form
inch square)
dark color (^
a
a
(Art. V, Figs. 4, 5). Trim off all but a tinyamount.
^ inch brown
embroidery silk
yarn or Yx inch green
take
silk two
blossom
by bringing a
or
three
pieceof silk of
[13]
times,
to
som.
anything for a little color at the blosWrap each apple stem with winding
silk or tape 1 inch only on the stem.
or
LEAVES
To
tissue
Plate
careful
of the
get
pattern of the leaf, place
true
a
over
paper
III. Cut
the
and
diagram
8 leaves
trace.
of silk,being most
the top edges on
the bias
silk. Place silk in the damp cloth.
to
leave
When
thoroughly dampened : ( 1 ) turn
the top edge down
^4 ii^ch and press edge ;
(2) find center of the straightfolded edge ;
(3) fold right half in at right angles to
left half ; (4 ) fold left half in so that the
in the
edges of right and left half meet
center
of the leaf.
Looking
finds all of the fullness
top surface.
The
back
or
at
the leaf
folds
one
the
upon
Art.
V,
Figs. 1,
3, 4, 5.
of the leaf will be
smooth;
(5) proceed to fold as per diagram (Art. V, Figs. 8, 9, 10,
the rightand then on the left side, foldingeach time from
on
11)
silk on top or pushing the top silk over
the desired fold. Each
to make
fold covers
the raw
edge of the last. Gather petalor leaves at the base
with thumb
and
with tape
finger.Hold with winding wire and wrap
; first
or
silk. Assemble
leaves
apples in the center,
hold
so
there
with
is
tape
a
bunch
or
14]
of four
winding
on
wire.
each
stem.
Place
Daisy
VI
Article
CUT
petals as
16
per
diagram
23, Plate
IV.
2
\y'2inch
"
2 green
Be
center
of the
color
of the
the bud
flower
of
the
from
flowers.
petalsand leaves
proceed
cloth and
damp
for Article
leaves
piecesfor
silk for
in the
making the folded
a long slim petalor
the bias of the silk.
and
Place
in
on
the two
of
have
or
Cut
silk
as
pattern
same
particularto
straightedge
most
the top
pattern
fold
from
petals.
as
to
squares.
leaves
Hold
V.
in mind
you
leaf
(Art. VI, Fig. 1). Each time you
fullness toward
base of petal.Do not try to get in
fold, pull all excess
folds. Finish all petalsthe same
too many
length.Be careful to cut away
the bulky silk after securingend of petalwith winding wire. Before
sembling
as1 inch of stem
of each petalwith winding wire.
the flower wrap
If you wish the petalto curve
a little,
shape it with your fingerswhile it
is damp and allow it to dry that way.
are
to
make
BUD
CENTER
AND
These
made
are
as
the
in Article
berrv
II. See
(Art II,
Figs. 1. 2, 3).
TO
ASSEMBLE
( 1 ) Place them
end
of the
and
set
in this
this with
a
the stem
from
leaves, hold
stem
Art.
VI,
Fig.
with
V^
more
two
and
stripof
the base
with
so
cut
manner
inch
at
on
on;
time, wind
(2)
away
sheet
silk.
1
15
when
all but
16 have
winding
wire
one
wadding.
of the flower
the fine
winding
a
Two
place the
wire
and
the
^4 inch from
tightlywith
the center
evtnl}'around
petal,set
two
on
PETALS:
THE
been
and
wrap
along
and
the
ranged
ar-
wrap
inches
bud
wire
two
whole
Small
Peony
VII
Article
CUT
5 small
Petals
7
large
4
large for
green
diagrams
leaves
as
per
20. 21, 22, Plate
IV.
Before cuttingthe petalsand
leaves
edge
bias of the material.
Place
the
silk in the
wet
sure
that
the
straight
the
the
pattern is on
cloth. ( 1 ) Turn
the top
from
fold a long
center
depth
to the left;(3) keep on
narrow
ering
covfoldinglong narrow
sweep
sweeps,
the raw
edge each time; (4) hold the completed side between the
Be sure
fingersof the left hand and fold the rightside in the same
way.
the center
of tipwhen
to start from
foldingthe rightside. As the edges
5 or 6 folds along each side. This then
curved
there will be about
are
gives the desired lightand dark shading along the edge of the petals;
ing
and fingerand hold in place with wind(5) gather at base with thumb
wire.
Make
each petal or leaf fiat by pressing it tightlybetween
thumb
and finger(Art. VII, Figs.3, 4, 5, 6).
edge
twice
be
of
over
the
to
of
ASSEMBLE:
TO
of
(1) Arrange a small bunch
about a fancy pep. A rolled
used
instead
VII,
Figs.1, 2) ; (2)
winding wire; (3)
with
long
the stamens
commercial
a
small
set
Set them
secure
tightly,
excess
(6)
wire;
OR
Cut
trim
a
wire
in center
of
bulky ends
the
winding
at
one
a
wire ;
time.
and
wind
petal.Cut
large petals
set
the base
of the small
wire
above;
as
the
silk 1 inch
edges
to
square
make
4
scallops.Snip a hole in the
pullthe stem through. Place a
the
(Art.
place
(7)
CALYX
piece of
around
be
may
stem
a
end
close to pep
around
for each
with
exactlyeven
Use
winding
petals.
finish wires neatly.
stamens
pep
them in
and
on
SPRAY
bud
cut
petals on,
high
once
away
and
; (4) trim away
and finish with
of stamens
(5)
of
secure
5 inches
on
^4 inch; (2)
scallopsand
press
them
or
5
and
center
bit of
to
and
glue
the back
16
of
petals
STEM
Cut
a
stripof
with
wire
sheet
wide
wadding i.^ inch
this to make
soft surface
a
to
and
separate. \\'rap
hold
the
winding
as
the
petals.Wrap
floss
stem
a
fibre.
or
LEAVES
The
leaves
1 inch
made
are
with
down
side of the flower.
make
a
the
to
manner
silk. Place
winding
Hold
with winding
the
Wrap
stem.
small
the finished
there
has
peony
is very pretty
to release the
and
same
wire.
from
stem
leaves
two
the
the
on
stem
each
stem
Cut away
the fine wires to
the base of the flower down
end.
The
but
smooth
in the
the
almost
petalthat requirespatienceto
the
worth
of
kind
any
speck of
edges, a
raw
will
is well
product
on
leaf and
a
a
efl^ort. A
If the
hat.
glue
on
a
of this kind
flower
folds have
tooth
make
tendency
a
in here
pick tucked
this.
correct
Taffeta
Rose
VHI
Article
Xms
rose
of
light weight
a
tafleta.
cles
cir-
Three
One
used.
are
inches
4
cnxie
One
diameter
cle
is made
m
cirin
inches
3"^
One
diameter
3 inches
cle
cir-
in diameter.
Divide
each
circle into five parts
within
and
cut
to
inch
%
of the
each
on
ter
cen-
of
one
spokes.Round
corners
slightly
ing
the edges by roll-
these
ofi^
and
place in
over
a
a
damp
cloth. When
thoroughly
wet
curve
(Art. VIII, Figs. 1, 2). When
knittingneedle
dry
touch
up
the rose
color to make
of transparent water
more
wire and
in a small bimch
realistic. Place stamens
at the end of a green
with heads about ^/^inch higher
this bunch
around
row
a second
arrange
a
than
the first
in the
about
shade
darker
with
center
J4
(See
row.
of the
Art.
inch of silk down
gives the
petalsthe
Finish
second
and
third.
and
insert stem
and
the stem
on
overlappingthat
calyx. Cut
the
Figs. 1, 2).
XIV,
circle, push the
smallest
in
the
a
we
back
rubber
[17]
small opening
through, draw
winding wire. This
Make
hold with
wish
of
stem
them
the
rose
made
a
wire
stem
to
Repeat
have.
with
a
with
commercial
for
especially
roses.
It is
largeenough
the stems
the
wire
rubber
in
to
be cut
of branches
be
must
stem
placesto
of leaves.
The
sert
inof
end
back
34 inch against
place.Glue the calyx
turned
it in
hold
to
in two
place.
Roses
In
and
roselike flowers
making of roses
similar
inthe pond lily,
are
principles
:
(1) the silk for the petalsis cut in
(2) it is folded diagonally;(3) gathered
small pleatsor gathers from
righthand
the
such
as
involved
squares;
in
upper
hand
B
corner
A
down
C
to
corner
C
and
An.
viii.
Figs. 1,
2.
left
to
(Art. IX, Figs.9, 10, 11)
(4) working thus with
the bias allows a great deal of freedom
in shaping the
a pieceof silk on
it is gathered at
out
as
petal.Each petal should be curved and rounded
the base; (5) the edge of each petal is improved by folding it back
flowers
Ys inch. This givesstrengthto the rim of the petal and in some
size or fullness. This is done by holdingthe
adds the charm
of increased
surface toward
petalin the left hand with concave
you.
corner
to
;
simple to
(Art. IX, Figs. 9, 10, 11, 12) is the most
speciallengthor width to the petalsand is assembled
Rose
Whereas
the petalsfor the Bud
(Art. XII) must be a given
easily.
be kept curved
length.And the petalsof the Pond Lily (Art. XI) must
The
Tea
make.
Rose
It needs
flat and
but
no
broad.
of several
assemble
about one
a
rose
may
different centers.
(1) A rolled bud (Art. IX, Figs.8, 12) ; (2) a baby
bud
(Art. VII, Figs. 1, 2) ;
(Art. XI, Fig. 5) ; (3) a commercial
pep
bunch
of
commercial
stamens
(Art. XIV, Fig. 1) ; (5) a berry
(4) a
Centers
with
or
Stems
stem
or
of
roses
without
may
vary.
One
commercial
be
they may
finished
stamens.
by slippingthe
be twisted
with
silk fibre
[18
stem
or
wire
into
rubberized
a
commercial
tape.
ASSEMBLE:
TO
Place
(1)
(2)
center;
and
center
petal on each side of the
tightlyto the rolled bud
with winding wire; (3)
one
hold
secure
place the last three
wire;
(4)
wires
but
with
silk
cut
the
away
(5)
one;
the
around
wrap
others
and
silk and
all
bulky
the remaining wire
tape.
or
LEAVES.
II,
(See Art.
5.
7,
6,
Figs.4,
8).
Assemble
berries
the
rose,
and
leaves
and hold
artistically
with winding wire,
then
the
and
tape
Art.
cut
away
wires
wrap
or
but
all
one
with
stem
fibre.
IX.
Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7,
Art.
IX.
Figs. 9, 10, 11,
French
12.
Rose
Artici-e
X
IL'T
3
3
2 inch squares
"
"
5
"
als of the
proceed as
rose
in
petals.
lJ/2inch
squares
3 inches
by 1J4 inch for buds.
[1/2inch squares
Cut
for
for
petals.
for leaves.
piecesof silk from
dimensions
given above and place
the petin a damp cloth. For
them
(Art. IX, see Figs.9, 10. 11.)
all of the
BUDS.
ROLLED
^ inch; (2) turn the lower edge up
( 1 ) Turn
top edge of silk over
14 inch ; (3) fold again lengthwise;(4) take a pieceof green stem wire
the tipof wire
and placeit at the left hand end of the folded silk. Have
inch above silk; (5) catch the raw
extend
edge of the silk around the
^-4
place; (6 ) bend the wire down from top and catch silk
the
IX, Figs.4, 5. 6, 7, 8). Form
as
you fold it again lengthwise.(Art.
left hand
as
bud by folding"orturning the stripof silk with righthand
wire
to
hold
it in
[20]
the bud
turns
secure
stem
around.
Bring
silk which
extra
is
on
the
of the
the end
the green
wire by the
wire for only the fine wire
to
winding
silk
wire.
is necessary
and cover
stem
stem
the green
to
Then
cut
away
Trim
for stems.
with
wire
winding
and
the green
the
away
silk
tape.
or
LEAVES.
(See
Art.
Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.)
II,
ASSEMBLE:
TO
Place
them
ones
and
on
that
so
Cut
at
one
the
secure
a
the
time.
Place
petal curves
all but
away
small
one
the three
bud
between
spaces
with
Wind
rolled
tape the
the
the smaller
first
of each
stem
Set
center.
largerpetalsoutside
the
cover
wire.
the
petals about
petals.
bud
and
assemble.
leaf and
Lily
Pond
Article
XI
CUT
5
5
5
13
2
inch
3
squares
for
petals.
2j4, inch
squares
for
petals.
1^
inch
squares
for
bud.
^
inch
squares
for
silk peps.
leaves
as
"
"
"
"
"
PETALS
pattern 5, Plate
per
OF
L
LILY.
(1) Cut and place silk squares
for petalsin wet
cloth; (2) fold a
stretch,
diagonally and
square
and
B ;
A
holding on to corners
edge with thiunb and finger,shaping as you go; (4)
(3) gather raw
with winding wire in followingmanner
wire loosely
secure
: first wrap
about
and
gathers,then fold petaltogether and wire tightly.Unfold
broad
and
flat
after
wire
of
secured; (5) crease
shape
edge
petalsas
described
for roses.
(Art. IX, Fig. 11).
SMALL
SILK
Place
PEPS.
the
piecesof silk in a wet cloth. Take the ^ inch square and
fold diagonally,
B to lower
corner
C, the
bring the right hand corner
left hand corner
A to overlap B at C line. Gather
and hold in placewith
ing
winding wire. (Art. XI, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Wrap each one with windsilk. After
13 have
been
finished,take
a
small
bunch
of commercial
stamens
place a pieceof green wire in the center and hold stamens
the extra
ends and finish
wire with winding wire. Trim
to stem
away
the stamens
nice and neat.
Place 8 of the silk peps around
having them
and
evenly spaced and
Hold
and
make
in
one
have
them
place with
for the bud
extend
winding
in the
^
inch above
wire.
same
silk peps.
[21]
way
Use
but
the heads
this
center
only
add
of the stamens.
for
the
lily
5 of the small
ASSEMBLE
TO
On
a
the
time
POXD
THE
just described
center
and
off the
petals.Trim
wadding and wrap
and
set
a
silk fibre. Finish
MAKE
TO
(1)
5
cut
or
small
a
and
^4 inch
a
with
wrap
and
to
of
spray
on
at
one
the
around
stripof
sheet
silk fibre down
leaf and
a
continue
with
of flower
CALYX
OR
SPRAY
6
base
wire
them
petals on
outer
Take
Then
the left of the stem
on
these to the stem
right,secure
wires.
extra
petals.Set
Set
center.
of flower.
stem
leaf
the inner
set
close to the
too
not
inner
inches
LILY:
bud
a
with
wrap
2
the
on
the winding
silk.
same
:
pieceof silk. (1 inch square or less will do ) ; (2) cut
the edge; (3) snip a tinyplace in the center
and
bud
or
through; (4) glue to base of bud or flower.
scallopsaround
of
pull stem
rose
POND
LILY
Take
the
the
wet
the
lily.
To
inch
1^
cloth
and
assemble,
the
around
five small
the
petalson
little bit.
a
2 inches
with
silk
small
Have
stamens.
other
about
down
as
containingthe
center
overlap each
stem
proceed
set
place them in
for petalsof
squares,
commercial
and
peps
BUD.
the als
petWrap the
the
winding
fibre.
LEAVES.
XI,
Art.
Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4,
5.
-11
r
for *i
these
silk
^n
The
pieceof soft spoolwire is
longer than the length of
cloth. A
inch
an
to
be
glued
"
1
leaves
is
in the
"
not ^
^
put
edge. Cut
the circumference
of the
of
the
the
in
a
wet
the wire
leaf.
Hold
leaf with
the leaf in the
a
edge
put glue on
At first you will not be able
toothpickor any fine pointed instrument.
and get the wire in before the glue is dry so
around
to glue all the way
left hand
do
bit at
a
base
and
start, also
to
and
at
fold
edge
over
finish. Press
the
wire.
3/4 inch
Leave
glued edge
in
of
place with
wire
at
thumb
finger.
Gather
wire.
sketch
hide
time
a
and
When
veins
wire.
with
leaf at the base
edge
is
dry
into this line. Dash
Wrap
the stems
with
and
thumb
draw
a
a
fingerand
the
line down
line here
winding
[22]
and
silk.
secure
center
there
with
ing
wind-
of the leaf and
along the edge
to
Bud
Rose
Spray
Article
XII
CUT
3
"
3
"
3
inch squares,
2y2
inch squares,
-1
\y^ inch
1
2
4
"
4
3
"
"
petals.
inch squares,
bud
petals.
2
inch squares,
leaves.
1
inch
2
inches
CiUT
in
for
of
is made
large bud
\y^ inch, spray.
by
1 inch, spray.
piecesof
silk
any color, but use
green
the
leaves.
Place
the
of the small
one
squares,
the above
piecesin
of the
center
petals.
bud
"
"
petals.
a
cloth.
damp
The
buds.
BUDS.
the
Fold
Bring the
righthand
Gather
silk
left hand
silk.
buds
green
LARGE
down
to
press the edges with
down
to lower
corner
C, extending 34 of
an
thumb
and
finger.
C, then
bring the
inch
left of
to
C.
and fingers,hold with winding wire and trim
thumb
(Art. XI, Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5). Finish base of four of the
spray or calyx. (Art. IX, Figs. 1, 2, 3).
with
ofif excess
with
A
corner
B
corner
base
at
diagonallyand
BUD.
the silk squares
diagonallyand press edges with the thumb and
stretch the center, holding at the base C to pull the top or
fold in the center
only. Length is the principlehere. Proceed to make
Fold
finger.Then
petals
the
as
other
(Art. IX). Shape them
roses.
long
and
pointed.
ASSEMBLE:
TO
Cut
have
piece of
a
saved
this bud.
around
bud
long, fasten
large
rose.
the top of the
other Yx inch. Then
Have
the base
one
5 inches
of the
overlap each
of petals^
petalat a time, cut
and
having
wire
stem
for the center
inch
below
Place
petalscome
place the
the base
the fine wires
away
it the bud
upon
the three smallest
als
pet-
the top of the
three large petals,
to
of the first three.
and
you
wrap
stem
cure
Sewire
neatly.
THE
CALYX
OR
SPRAY
piecesof green silk. Turn one of the 2
inch edges down
^ inch, gatherthe other long raw edge with thumb and
fingerto a small petalshape. Place at the base of the bud and secure
and then the third, having each
with winding wire. Set on
the second
silk and
the excess
Cut away
inch
base.
the
other
at
one
^4
overlap
with
bud
wire of this large
a
34 inch
taper off nicely.Wrap the stem
stripof sheet wadding.
of
this bud
is made
of
three
LEAVES.
(See
Art.
II, Figs.4, 5,6, 7, 8).
[23]
Place
a
bud
and
the bud
of the
wire.
:
tipof
two
the stem
buds
wire
1 inch
and
below
the tirst leaf 1 inch below
the first leaf.
2
Wrap
leaves
stem
1 inch
branch, having
tip and the last leaf )^ inch below the other 2
Wrap all stems with winding silk. Place a branch on each side
main
stem
1^/2inches below the large bud and hold with winding
the fine wires and continue
Cut away
to w-rap the largewire with
the bud
leaves.
the
on
the other
winding
with
below
BRANCH
THE
ASSEMBLE
TO
silk.
Arrange
the
other
the
on
the silk.
White
Kid
Dogwood
ARxrci-E
XIII
CUT
4 kid
petals.
3 kid
leaves.
Diagrams
Plate
SATIN
"
X"J
make
kid
water
"
10,
CUT
2l4 inch
4
and
WHITE
FROM
3
9
I
3 inches
squares.
by l}i in.
could
dogwood blossom follow directions exactlyfor making the
lily.These white kid flowers make a neat trimming for a
hat. If the dogwood is used it is advisable to have more
than one
the hat. Any number
desire
be
would
correct.
on
ment
Arrangeyou
the crown
would
be varied. Five could be grouped around
; three
could be laid flat on the brim.
be clustered on the rightside or two
This
flower
white
flower
the
has
a
stiff appearance
and
needs
many
leaves
to
make
it
attractive.
The
with
TO
center
the white
ASSEMBLE
Secure
then
be
may
stamens
A
only a berry. (Art. II).
around
a berry of white
FOUR-PETAL
FLOWER
wire and
the stem
the third and fourth similarlv.
one
petalto
[24]
Or
it may
be marked
out
kid. (Art. VII, Fig.2).
:
then
the second
directlyopposite,
Kid
White
Lily
Water
Article
White
kid
be
may
the
XIY
flowers
made
from
good part of
kid gloves which
old
are
If
beyond wearing.
do
you
make
to
enough
large flowers
make
the
them
do
or
at home
in
gasoline before
Have
you
cut
the
can
one
principleis
same.
glovescleaned
you
small
a
have
not
as
the
the
petals.
CUT
7 kid
petals of each
2 kid
leaves.
pieces of
satin
1^4 inch
7
pieces of
satin
1
7 pieces of
satin
1 inch
of
4a, b,
5. Cut
c,
inches
inch
three
the
7
Diagrams
2
of
by 4 inches.
inches.
by 3^
by 3 inches.
petals and
leaf
pieceof
white
a
longer
than
sizes.
I,
Plate
on
spool wire
petal and leaf.
each
pin from the end of a tube of
Dennison's
glue, straightenthe tie wire
and insert it in the tube of glue the length
of the wire which
is going to cover
the center
of the petal. Place the petalsrightside
the table and place the wire in the
up on
Remove
the
of
center
the
(Art. XIV,
by drawing
once
the wire
is
as
Fig 3).
pencilheavilyover
glued
Do
each
using
directed
one.
of the
the
place
wire
petal by
aside
until the
While
they are
measure
petal pattern given
the
"Daisy Glue,"
petalsall
York
a
around.
milliner's
City. The
Cover
Art.
XIV,
drying cut
the dimensions
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
the white
of the
the back
satin for
petals.Then
flower
satin will extend
cut
cut
the
beyond
petal with
Smith, 16 West
of the
glue carried by Conrad
glue used must have a
[25]
Figs.
for this size of
in the first of this article. The
edge
St.,New
the
side
the
handle
Set each
dry.
to
the
46th
not
facing.First
the silk. If
satin
the wrong
the wire in
a
until
the back
on
Hold
twice.
or
wire
petals
very
kid
volatile char-
the
glue will
Common
acter.
satin
on
tend
the
make
to
surface
the
and
glued
held securely with
press
hard
leaves
with
down
stiff. Place
and
See
fingers.
that
glue (Art. XIV, Fig. 4). Glue
thoroughlydry trim
the
of
the
kid
beyond
edge
(Art. XIV, Fig.
than is necessary.
Arrange the
5). Do not handle them by the wire more
solid
bunch
in
the center
white
a
or
yellow) by having
(either
stamens,
and others extendingYz inch from the center
(Art. XIV, Figs.1,2). Do
in the center.
the stamens
not overdo
by having too many
the
edges
are
satin to the backs of all the
extends
the satin off which
the
the leaf. When
petalsand
ASSEMBLE:
TO
the
About
center,
the smallest
set
ones
Trim
on
one
wires
the
at
time
a
hold
and
before
in
the
settingon
away
largestsize on the outside. Wrap the stem
of each leaf with white embroidery floss about
1^/^inches from the base
with
of
white embroidery floss.
the lily
the stem
of the leaf. Then
wrap
Finish
about 2 inches from the base of the lily.
Set the leaves on the stem
floss
with
bit
of
of
the
the
end
floss.
Fasten
with
a
stem
glue.
embroidery
place
next
with
winding
wire.
largest petals.Put
lilywith
Just one
the
its leaves
makes
trimming
smart
a
for
a
hat.
Silk
Large
and
Silver Rose
XV
Article
CUT
petals.
petals.
pieces silver net
3 inches by 1^ inch
5 large
4 small
2
1
"
silk
Diagram
found
1
on
and
Plate
2
I.
tissue paper.
Trace
on
the bias
Cut petalson
way
of the silk.
^Measure
and
cut
into lengthssuitable
these
petalsdoes
glued
in their
along the
pond hly
the base
silk
leaf
and
not
edges.
a
Hold
(Art. XI)
with
go
into the
go
little ways
hold
to
see
a
time
as
wire.
26
of
the left hand
Make
and
silk for
a
wire
put the glue
making of the
Figs. 1, 2). Gather petalsat
the nine silk petalsand set
described
(Art. XVI,
winding
as
oft"spoolwire
petals.The
they are to have
edge
cloth
wet
petalsin
the
at
around
in the
Pansy
Article
XVI
CUT
side
2
petals.
2 back
petals.
1 bottom
1
petal.
flowers
HE
XV
and
wire
glued
Obtain
diagrams 6, 7, 8, Plate II. Cut
manner
glue wire in edge in same
(Fig. 1,2,
Art.
in the
the
the bud
described
ness
;
then
on
Art.
X\I,
.\
"
1,
i
set
one
all but
in
at
with
silk;
pansy
leaves.
edge.
by tracing
proceed to
(ArticleXV) and in
in
time;
wire
(5)
^y
'
Have
of
IV2
Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7).
flat of
bud
ing
fac-
then
first. Crush
the
other
edges to remove
petal.Take
side
stiftcare
to
"
two
back
(4)
cut
and
use
the stem.
little bud
stem.
center
and
one
uppermost;
uppciiiiubt,
placethe
one
petalto
first
5,
Figs.
4,
iss^;
-'"
side
siue
a
white
a
:
bottom
set
high
nign
have
of silked
PANSY
(2)
.Ml.
rightanglesto
at
V4 inch
Secure
(1)
and
up
ASSEMBLE
TO
is
XVI).
Show
you.
from
pattern
make
commercial
If you have no
a
pep for pansy
of silk and silk fibre its stem
inch square
(Art. XVI,
Bend
differ
bias of the silk and
petalson
as
XVI
in that there
others
the
in Article
described
Article
wrap
(3)
yo 1
als,
petaway
stem
commercial
Art.
Figs. 1, 2, 3.
Flowers
Organdy
Organdy flowers arc perhaps the
it is always well to use the
flowers,
XVI,
most
best
[28 1
dainty of all the hand made
qualityof organdy because it
its
holds
and
dark
and
shade
is effective.
the
by touching
organdy
before
anyone
on
always
and
edges
is done
paint.This
the
is
shape
after
the
with
center
the flower
A
flowers
any
and
the rolled
to
It is
edge
know
best
and
color
best to cut
always
shaped more
easily.So
of
the
edge
top
organdy
the thumb
its
and
will
edge
raw
will
keep
winding
flexible stems
most
fingers.
show
not
shape. It is im-
that fine
'^
the
light
interesting
more
a
is
tightly the
rolled
of
little transparent water
a
be rolled between
portant
^
made
is finished.
pattern cuttingthe
If
combination
are
bias; it rolls better and
does
^.^^
in color.
Organdy
must
^
nice
wire
for
makes
organdy
flowers.
Art.
Art.
XVII,
Figs. 4.
X\II,
5
Figs. 1. 2, 3.
Sweet
Organdy
Peas
XVII
Article
.3
PETALS
1
1 inch
"
by 2 inches.
1
XYz inches
by 3 inches.
1
1^4
by 4 inches.
"
"
inches
JThe largestmajority
in
peas.
and
make
this
bunch
there
But
sweet
peas
lengths from
pieceof
organdy.
of oroandv
double
To
and
make
the small
slather
petal:(1)
the base
across
29]
sweet
are
is
apple
an
ers
of flow-
a
small
cut
a
a
needle
To
the
sired
de-
rolled bias
fold the smallest
with
rose
blossom.
and
piece
thread
;
Fig. 6, 7).
Figs. 4 or
tightlyand sew it to a pieceof wire (Art. XVII,
second
The
petal is gathered as in the diagram (Art. XVII,
ter
8). Place the first made petal (Fig. 7) in the cenof the second made
petal(Fig.9 ) and draw the
and sew.
thread tightly
Shape the petalsby giving
the
them
Always have the
a
pinch to
top center.
rolled edge toward
you in making a petal.The third
but flattened and not pinched.
the
second,
is made
as
(2)
draw
Buds
up
made
are
as
the
three berries
Figs.1, 2, 3)
of each
the centers
berry
are
touched
are
grouped
in (Art. II.
togetherand
with
transparent
made
was
up
"^'"'- ^'^^^'
color.
"water
Organdy Apple Blossom
The
apple blossom is made of a stripof organdy 1 inch wide and 10
2 inches
inches long after rollingedge (Art. XVII,
Fig. 1). Measure
2 inches more
and 2 inches
along the rolled edge and pin a pin,measure
four
Gather
with
needle
and thread
have
until
more
pins.
placed
you
the
and
then
base
to
from the top edge to the
pin at top edge as given
up
in diagram (Art. XXI,
Figs. 1, 2). Have the thread strong enough to
made.
the five petalsare
Draw
stand the strain of pullingup when
als
petofif
the
with
few
stitches.
finish
them
back
at
and
a
together
up
Make
a stem
by forming a loop in the end of a winding wire and fasten
The
the
it to
of
back
the center
or
a
finished
the
few
French
is started
rose
unrolled
thread
one
with
can
edge
swirl about
of the
the
gauge
a
and
start
the
end
stitch
the
Art.
XVII,
Figs. S,
few
stamens
9.
can
be
sewed
in
filled into the center.
and
Rose
2 inches long
gather the raw
the
bias stripof organdy. By puckering on
with winding
flare of the rolled edge. Secure
around
be
Three
wire.
placed
petalsmay
the
Make
this center.
same
ciples
prinpetalson
as
petals2 and 3 of the sweet peas
ered
covare
(Art. XVTI.
Fig. 4). The stems
with 54 inch stripsof green
organdy
in one
the bias.
Turn
cut on
edge ^ inch
a
Figs. 1, 2, 3). With
(Art. XVII,
and
may
A
be made
Simple Organdy
The
This
flower.
knots
or
at
of
two
winding
wish.
30
1 inch
needle
and
the base
the
deep
and
thread
of the flower.
strip
to
the
flower
Fasten
with
a
You
stem.
use
can
wrap
fibre or rubberized
tape if you
and
Organdy Morning
Glory
Article
In
Article
edge.
bunch
The
XVIII
XVII
the
edges
of
flower
the
has
rolled
a
flowers
in
this
made
interesting
by having the
color.
a contrasting
the
be hemstitched
into
A pieceof organdy may
on
straight
strips1"4
For the flowers cut the hemstitchingso that the organdy
inches wide.
into five inch strips.
cut
Join the
strips will have a picotedge. Then
the
this small organdy tube at
base and
Gather
ends in a French
seam.
run
a
gathering stitch about 3^ inch from the top edge. Take about
six or
and
eight threads of stamens
(^
wind togetherwith 8 inches of winding "
wire. Bring heads up through the tube
and
tighten gathering strings (Art.
XVIlf, Figs. 1,2, 3. 4).
are
organdy edge picotedin
LEAF
The
around
on
leaves
pieces which
the edge.
Plate
base
with
fine wire
have
and
in for stem.
three
been
nered
cor-
picoted
diagram
Trace
the
I. Gather
needle
of
made
are
at
triangle
thread
Wrap
and
stems
15
the
sew
with
tape.
Art.
XVIII,
Art.
[31]
Figs. 1, 2, 3,
XVIII,
Figs.
4.
5,
6.
Metal-Cloth
Rose
XIX
Article
CUT
5
by 3 inches.
inches
petals 2
by 4 inches.
5 petals 2Y2 inches
2
2
"
2
squares
for
buds.
3 inch
squares
for
leaves.
31^ inch
"
1
inch
2
"
by
11/2 inches
"
for
squares
1 inch
leaves.
for
for spray
bud.
Xhis
and
rose
of
made
are
cloth
would
Either
gold.
be
pretty
The
mens
staup in this group.
ver
should be either gold or sil-
made
cloth.
the
as
is suitable
rose
dress
style of
This
for
evening-
an
ornament.
Cut
the
material
the
on
bias. The
the
on
cut
of
required number
petals, having
for
pieces
are
and
silver
hoth
in
comes
of grapes
cloth. This
cluster
metal
a
the
leaves
straight.
Roll
the top edge of the pieces
the small petal will measure
so
I3/2inches by
larger petals
inches.
Make
3
inches
2
and
inches
and
the
by
assemble
4
petalsas
in
(Art. XX,
Figs.4, 5, 6).
LEAVES
See
(Art. II, Figs.4, 5,6, 7, 8).
BERRIES
Are
sizes.
made
Do
zvct
the metal
in somewhat
berries
obtain
large commercial
on
not
the
the
commercial
These
molds.
cloth to work
same
manner
as
molds
are
made
in all
the
Proceed
it up.
to make
if
Article
II
in
cannot
you
molds.
BUDS
See
(ArticleXI, Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5).
OR
CALYX
the
Fold
down
on
SPRA^'
pieceof
stem
forms
wire
cloth double
and
the spray
hold
and
with
in back
wrap
winding
of the
[321
rose.
the bud.
around
wire.
A
Bring
circle 1 inch
ends
meter
in dia-
Gingham
Small
Flowers
Article
Cj INGHAM
when
of
made
size
flowers
jjlaingreen
dress
FOR
hat
or
THE
2
2
1
"
"
ROSE.
inches
it up
That
while
the
unstuff'ed.
the
one
is stuffed
for
a
the
to
form
several
times
to
hold.
gathered part
of
very few stamens
foundation
and sew
When
are
very
a
MAKE
petals.
'
PETALS
1
:
made
into the
foundation
"'
gatheringstringin y^
two
or
with
three
inch
which
upon
from
stitches. This
the
edge.
foundation
is
cotton
is
rose
the
at
a
long,
loop and
Sew
this to
foundation.
the base
of
in place (Art.
,
y
^^""=^j"^^
\^tv^,^,.^2
THE
XX.
'
l/^S'
1/
"7
OF
'
petals.
Figs.
I
1, 2, 3.
ROSE
the top bias edge of the petal with the thumb
and
making the organdy flowers. The gingham, however,
in roll
gingham
a
petals.
Roll
do in
made
are
smart.
Art.
TO
with
worn
Figs. 1, 2. 3).
XX.
a
leaves
4 inches
back
Place
have
The
the
this group
and
rose
a
center.
and
gingham
tie wire
for
for
for
a
end
one
twist
Run
finish with
Cut
they
bias for
on
and
one
bias
on
shirred
secured.
petalsare
bias
on
in diameter
circle is to be
Rose.
the
by 1^^ inches
by 2j/^ inches
Draw
In
CUT
ZYz inches
The
turn
same
bj- 2 inches
XYz
of realism.
material
with
gingham
of the green check gingham but the
Sometimes
cloth might be used.
cotton
note
a
2y2 inches
1 circle
the
of the
inches
2^
"
other
gingham or
foliageadds
commercial
of
ive
effect-
most
are
check.
we
flower.
small
XX
flowers
smallest
and
Rose
fingersas
does
not
you
stay
readily as the organdy. So one
must
gather the petal at the
base and finish by securingit in place (Art. XXIX,
Figs. 4, 5). Before
another
going on to make
petal. Start to gather at the top edge and
gather to the base and up to the top on the other side of the petal (Art.
thread
XVI, Fig. 4). Draw
slightlyto give the petals shape. Sew the
first petal to the stamens
and have it cover
half of the center
foundaas
[33]
tion. Roll
gather the
and
second
place it directlyoppositeto first.
and
petalsfor the second row are rolled
There
being three, each one overlaps the
to the
gathered in
and
The
other
when
one
the
same
way.
they are
set
on
rose.
CALYX
THE
SMALL
the back
in and
XI.
The
of the
edges
may
rose.
FLOWER
Cut
5-1 J/2 inch
of wire
3 inches
fold
once
Gather
5, 6).
around
wire.
Cover
Material
tie wire.
small
the
center
needle
After
of
the
the
5
goods. Cut
from
of stamens
amount
a
for
the
have
at
one
embroiderv
white
and
made
a
time
the
and
sew
securely.To
five
secure
leaves
cotton.
edge into the
center.
the left. The
be
sewed
on
(Art. XVI,
of
needle
of the
wire
before
gives the
instead
with
the end
to
This
center"
Gather
from
small
fold the square
bring each folded
then
in the
folded
the
we
diagonallyand
side.
are
petal for
for
the
at
and
rightside
stem
leaf is
may
ered
gath-
Figs.4, 5, 6).
Art.
[34]
XX,
this
petals,assemble
with winding
2
is cut
leaves
The
the
Sometimes
opening
pieces
bundle.
and
stamens
thread
and
you
Place
with
stems
as
flower.
thread
with
the stamens.
square.
same
one
a
LEAF
GINGHAM
inches
around
base
at
piece of
a
them
straightof
the
on
proceed as in
Figs. 2, 3, 4). Fold the gingham for petals diagonally.
This gives you one
more.
edge (Art. II, Figs.4,
open
(Art. XXIII,
Then
sew
squares
long. Take
the tie wire
Twist
the
in Article
exactlyas the one described
down
to
slip-stitched
Is made
be turned
Figs. 4, 5,
6.
Flower
Star
XXII
Article
Place
tissue
a
over
paper
Plate IV
diagrams 17, 18, 19,
and
the
Trace
trace.
petal pattern (17)
of
cardboard
silk with
on
piece
a
cut
pattern.
pattern
length of the pattern
this
Place
on
and
largest
card
grain
the
to
lyingparallel
have
silk and
of the silk. Mark
it hemstitched
a
the
on
line of
hemstitchingis
trianglesof silk and
18 triangularpieceswhen
needs
pattern. One
Place the patterns of petals18 and 19 on the
cut.
the
the
6 of each.
cut
The
the left hand
not
press
A
corner
piece of fine wire
loop through which
to
with
edge
of the
base
with
B
corner
to
over
running stitch. (Do
Fig. 5). Cut
inch
form a
back ^^
to
a
fingers) ( Art. XXII,
the
long. Turn
Wrap each
sew.
the base
from
gatheringat
3 inches
a
1/2 inch
and
the folded
on
by bringing the righthand
formed
petalsare
an
stem
end
with
rubberized
tape about
petal.
CENTER
has
One
a
the
when
stamens
color
is efifective. And
stamens
to
are
or
the other
wrap
a
be
may
12
take
and
about
of choice
great range
stem
15
shade
same
when
strands
away.
about
the wire
is very
is at hand
from
the
bundle
a
pretty
contrasting
common
low
yel-
a
of stamens
Carefully replace the winding
put them away
the ones
you want
both
flower
The
silk. Sometimes
and
XXII, Figs.2, 3, 4). Bring
at
the
as
nothing better
Remove
used.
stamens
wire
in stamens.
ends
for another
to
time.
in this flower
use
pointingdown
and
twist
wire
Proceed
(Art.
securely
the l)ase.
Then
l)end the heads
up
to
cover
the wire
you
have
placed al)out
the
Arrange
the
center.
ASSEMBLE
By placing the
next
to
six to
first row.
stem
come
between
come
Place
of the
five wires
six
smallest
each
the
petalsabout
the
stamens.
of the first,and the last or
of the second
row
or
justback of the
between
each
petalsback
petalswill show.
olf at an angle up
of the stamens
so
Hold
all petalswith
the
stem.
I 36 1
^
inch
winding
largest size
one
on
the
of the rubber
wire.
Cut
the
BUDS
In
buds
making
piece left from
be
piecesmay
one
the
picoted
twisted
use
may
small
any
material.
These
suit oneself.
to
LEAVES
See
Figs. 5, 6).
(Art. XVIII,
STEMS
Can
as
be
be
wrapped
the base
are
with
wrapped
glue.
the
thin
wire
stem
/\lways
extend
the
winding
arrange
just beyond
the
a
sheet
the
the
may
fibre. When
with
covering of
makes
rubberized
tape
petals.They
fibre finish end
winding
A
with
of the
stem
also
using
little touch
wadding
a
better
foliageand
buds
of
over
size.
to
flower.
Art.
XXII,
Figs.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Silk
Poppy
Article
XXIII
Place
sue
tis-
a
paper
over
diagram
11,
12,
III
Plate
13,
and
trace.
This
can
flower
made
be
of silk
or
bon.
rib-
thread
the pattern on the silk or ribbon having the crosswise
(Art.
running from top of pattern to the bottom as in Star Flower
the
inch
of
between
each one
around
XXII). Mark
a
leaving space
^4
5
lines.
Have
hemstitched
the
on
petals,and then have the silk
petal
Place
petalsof
THE
each
size.
CENTER
is made
of a contrastingcolor of silk. A
or
gray
real
in
like
is
the
and
center
most
a
changeable very pretty
nearly
poppy.
( 1 ) Cut a stripof silk 2 inches wide and 8 inches long; (2) jointhe two
Of
the
flower
[37 1
with
ends
and
deep; (4)
fold
running stitch;(3)
a
fold with
gather
a
form
lengthwiseand
thread
of twist;
(5)
tuck
a
turn
j4
i"ch
side
wrong
gatheringthread at the
top edge; (6) draw
up tightlyand
and
out
put
a
with
hold
3
piece of
cotton
base;
a
size of
a
fine wire
the
the
(11) gather around
silk; (12) draw up
(13) place cotton
stem
few
a
the
cup;
draw
and
finish with
stitches; (14) draw
the thread
the
of
two
Run
a
petalsand
size to be used
to
have
a
for
at
petal (Art. XXIII,
careful
Set
tuck.
smallest
gathering thread
of each
6). Be
the
forms
of the second
buds.
to
inside
the base
at
tightlywhich
aside
of
base
form
and
the thread
base
;
take
wrap
the cotton; (9) twist wire at
(10) cut ofif the short end;
around
one
(Art.
(7)
the
about
cherry; (8)
a
stitches
4
or
Figs. 1, 2, 3)
XXIII,
knot
the
Fig.
at
each
of the thread.
end
x,,. xxiii.
Figs.
i. 2. 3
ASSEMBLE:
TO
Set
the
on
Allow
the
three
edge
the first three
of
small
to
one
in the
petalsfirst,sew
overlapthe other.
same
and
manner
each
Sew
to
one
the
ball center.
size around
the second
the last five around
the
ing
preced-
four.
BUDS
'Fold
the two
small
stitches. Secure
the
AND
STEM
Each
small
poppy
a
is
few
a
to
petalstogetherand
fine stem
a
it to
petaland sewing
one
stem
it
not
mav
form
leaves.
verv
be
available
circle of silk
to
a
wire
catch
Make
the
at
base
the second
bud
with
few
a
by folding
stem.
SPRAY
stem
is
wire.
wrapped
any
}^
stem
inch
with
a
2 inches
flower
to
be
worn
may
38
If such
of the poppy
foliagehas been used.
the base
below
on
stem.
stem
may
poppy
be sewed
to the base
spray.
In the illustration commercial
attractive
chenille
be used.
resemblinga
in diameter
About
commercial
a
chiffon
or
georgette
A
of the
place
This
dress.
Dahlia
Small
Artice
XXIV
CUT
20
1
petals IJ4 by 1"2 inches.
flower
HIS
of
made
less than
Cut
20
loop
also be
from
made
has
few
a
inch picotribbon.
3^'S
inches
long.
in the
of the
gathered base
of
in the center
meet
small
a
yard
pieces1^
picotedge
Form
a
when
silk that
changeable
picoted.
It could
inches
beautiful
a
side
one
is most
Fold
of the
end
of
petal.Wind
in
triangularshape having the
Figs. 1. 2, 3).
wire
it to the
and
sew
winding
a
petal (Art. XXIV,
a
of
stem
each
1 inch
petal about
with
silk fibre.
CENTER
Use
a
small
TO
pep
a
to
of stamens
quarter bunch
give the
fiower
in the center
and
of this
place
interest.
more
ASSEMBLE:
Set
almost
Trim
on
about
the
on
even
away
ten
with
petalsclose
the fine wires
the second
row
of
to
the
to
petals.The
second
and
wires.
14
trim
off
Cover
sheet
wadding
Place
a
bit of
flower,
fasten
wire
and
entire
fibre.
flower
XXIV,
Figs. 1, 2, 3,
the
4.
[39
3
cut
Tape
as
a
of
a
petal
time.
setting
they
tend
ex-
row.
the first
piece
of
silk fibre.
side of the
piece of winding
Cover
ends.
stem
be used
fibre.
a
first
on
with
each
the
away
the
with
wind
with
of
that
did
you
stem
and
could
instead
placed
beyond
foliageon
inches
before
stem
so
i"ch
of the
petal at
one
the
is
row
about
the base
Secure
taper ofif nicelyup
Wire
Art.
with
stamens
of the stamens.
the heads
all
the
winding
through the
with
Boudoir
Flowers
XXV
Article
Xhe
and
flowers
this cluster
foliagein
of
flowers
shaded
of
made
are
The
ribbon.
]:)icot
is
rose
satin
of the flowers
Some
and
fine wire
made
with
wrapped
cord
of green
with
made
are
some
braid
for
a
ter
part of the ribbon to the cenreversed.
The
of
stems
are
just
silk. The
when
the
decoration
arranged
be
chift'on.
and
dark
the shades
winding
or
they are used
box
they can
fancy
When
with
made
are
of
made
on
more
of boudoir
stems
flowers
used
are
flowers
are
garments.
on
lampshade, candle
artistically
by having
a
shade
the
or
wire
stems.
ROSE
The
Turn
2
with
of the
center
The
3
or
two
of
is made
rose
in
edge
Yx
tightstitches.
petalswhich
inch
and
circle of chiffon
a
gather
around.
the sides of the
form
2 inches
Draw
roses
up
made
are
gather from top righthand
squares of satin. Fold diagonally,
the base C and up to the left hand
A.
Do
draw
corner
not
of the
fullness
center
inside
bring all
the
chiffon
together,but enough
the
satin hood
in the same
and
petal is made
way
fold
third
petalis larger,
petal.The
gather
and
placeacross
start
and
the
at
the
center
the
as
the
corner
back
(Art. XXIX.
end
of
the
finish
a
there.
enough
hood.
The
Place
second
placed exactly opposite the
first
end
one
of the first
to
fasten
form
B
and
two
Have
rose.
center
other
other
and
to
finish
of 2 inch
to
to
in diameter.
and
petal
at
the
second
petal
Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
LEAVES
The
green
leaves
shaded
are
made
of
picot ribbon.
y'l inch
Cut
Art.
XX\',
Figs. 1,
a
piece2 inches long, fold double with the dark shade at top edge. ( either
the thread
along-the doubled edge, startingat the folded end. Draw
the gathers for center
of leaf. The
finished
leaf when
to form
slightly
will be j/jinch long. Gather
in at the base and sew
to a loop in a fine wire.
[40]
make
To
your
make
interesting"
group
ditterent
size leaves
(Art. XXX,
Figs.5, 6, 7).
FIVE
ROUXD
The
Cut
PETAL
petalflowers
round
two
FLOWER
6 inches
ribbon
made
are
i^i'^l^
shaded
^4
1%
inches
this
until
long, measure
Oo
of
from
end
4
and
have
picotribbon.
place a pin.
been
placed,
pins
off. Gather
petalswill be measured
from
the top right hand
end to form
the
follov/
petals,
diagram (Art. XXV,
Figs.
1.2). Run the needle to the bottom of the
the base to just below
ribbon, then across
5
thus
the
pin and
the
others
the
to
up
in the
same
the
Bring
and
Art.
XXV,
at the end
loop
knots
are
TWO
ROUND
in the
5
the stitches.
hold
to
sewed
a
Wrap
center.
tine wire
3
6 heads
or
with
stem
the
tightstitches.
4
or
the center
to
draw
the als.
petof the ribbon together
6, 7.
Figs.
Sew
a
with
with
will form
ends
two
hold
and
way
This
gathering thread.
Continue
pin.
back
of stamens
or
;
form
French
silk.
winding
FLOW^ERS
picot ribbon, 7 inches
long. Turn in one end of ribbon and run a gathering thread along one
edge and draw up tightlyas you roll and shape the flower into a swirl
the
three tightstitches to sew
two
(Art. XXI, Figs. 3, 4). Take
or
The
in
swirl
flowers
round
two
of
made
are
I/2 inch
you go. This is rather full and does
Form
loop in end of a wire and sew
place as
for center.
need
not
center
to
the
back
mens
sta-
of
flower.
FIVE
POINTED
This
flower
made
it down
bring
base.
Gather
stitches.
time.
a
six
center
petalsto
Sew
heads
or
of
a
of
French
two
and
and
petals
stamens
at
may
of
for each
draw
are
center
be
Each
petal is
petal.Take
bring to
up
made,
back.
embroidery
/^
""
I
--
to
semble
as-
sewing
sewed
"
tight U
three
or
the flower,
fine wire
picot ribbon.
ribbon
left upper
corner
other
in center
of
bottom
form
knots
ribbon
the
five
shaded
piecesof
meet
the
the
inch
^
ofl:' with
After
the
to
across
Finish
shape.
or
of
1 inch
corner
upper
of base.
Take
center
and
at
is made
separately.Cut
right hand
the
FLOWER
PETAL
one
Five
in the
silk may
be used.
Art.
41
XXV,
Figs.
the
Boudoir
Flowers
XXVI
Article
Materials
1/2 yard
shade of
the
be
form
to
the bottom
side, across
one
the
wire
winding
petal. Take
(Art. XXVI,
a
dark
and
thread
from
up the other
heads of stamens
Figs. 1, 2, 3).
reversed.
inside
bon
ribwith
edge
top
the thread
with
wrap
of the dark
and
hght
Gather
side. Draw
Place
a
Cut
the
of
dark
outside
lengths.
and
few
the
and
be
may
inch
2
into
down
of
a
y2 yard
^-^inch picotribbon. The
shades
needle
consist
lightand
petals may
or
flower
this
for
of
fine
a
petals
petal.
The
Gather
the lightpetals
three outside petalsare
of the lightshade.
in the same
and sew
overlap the precedingone
on, having each one
way
half. The
with a thin covering of sheet wadding'
covered
stems
a
are
before
wrapping silk fibre. Take one dark petal for the bud and place
it around
For the second
bud take two
stamens.
a few
petalsof the light
shade
and
them
sew
together,overlapping
the edges of one
with the other as
Q
around
the
in
flower.
the
and
stamens
Wrap
the
stem
dark
second
with
one
petal around
the
first
fibre.
LEAVES
Cut
fold
three-inch
3
each
pieces
piece double.
edges together.Gather
Have
from
end
with
dark
edge. Form
gathers and
inch
long. Secure at
}i
4 tight stitches. Wrap
a
leaf
3
or
about
the
a
needle
of
base.
and
Cover
thread
stem
ribbon,
the
the
dark
folded
along
the
make
the
base
with
fine wire
with
fibre.
An.
xxvi.
Boudoir
Article
T^UE
t)f
a
flowers
XXVII
satin
are
made
ribbon,
picot
edge has been further
by embroidering it with a
ished
fin-
The
chenille
in
stitch used
"Blanket
42]
3.
Flowers
in this bunch
faced
double
edge.
Figs, i, 2,
a
contrasting color.
in the
Stitch."
edge
Hold
fine
The
is called
the
edge
the
of
inch
and
gather
material
hke
and
with
covering
close
close
center
stitches will
make
To
finish
from
wrapped
with
These
add
few
a
of
mercial
com-
commercial
a
long. Stem
3 inches
about
stem
the
it flat rather
bunch
a
foliage.Use
be
up
ofifby
stamens.
help to
taken
leaves
draw
through
up
the
to
turn
not
Finish
(Fig. 3).
round.
than
and
needle
bringing the
do
Fill this
gathering".
cotton
back
on
is used
before
in the base
If velvet
base.
the
winding
may
silk.
Art.
XXVIII.
Figs. 1, 2,
3.
French
Rose
Sachet
Article
XXIX
CUT
1 circle
2
3
2^
23^ inch
"
3 inch
"
The
form
up
to
of this flower
is made
from
edge in y^,inch and gather with
Turn
form
cup
then
the satin and
for sachet
and
put in the
a
cotton.
cotton.
Use
the circle. Make
needle
and
thread.
Sprinklethe sachet
enough
cotton
Figs.1,2j.
pad or l)utton about ^4 in^^li"leep(Art. XXIX,
this
be
and well
firm
stitch
several
times,
and
must
tightly
a
the square
and on
the base
form
petals.
foundation
to
slightly
up
Fold
to
for
squares
or
this of satin.
in next
in diameter.
squares.
center
Draw
inches
hood
diagonally.Gather
once
to
up
for the center
the left hand
in
from
side. Draw
(Art. XXIX,
to
Draw
made.
the top right hand
side
the thread slightly
to
Figs.3, 4). Pin each
the top or bias edge across
the
petal in place before sewing it. Have
foundation
in
in the center
Pin
and
Fig, 5).
petal
place
(Art. XXIX,
which
When
left hanging.
cut ofifthe gatheringthread
secure
was
sew.
the first and placed on
The
second petalis gathered in the same
as
way
folded edges opposite
the foundation
in the same
the
two
having
way,
three petalsare
each other. The
next
placed and sewed about the first
the bias
Have
P
in
them
first
the
foundation,
at a time.
to
one
l)etals.
a
to
rest
[44 1
of the first
edge
the
large petal across
large petal starts at the center
second
half
goes
and
round.
way
goes
The
of the first
back
last starts
to the center
around
end
first
center
back
the
at
petals. The
large petal and
two
of the
of
the
second
of the first.
LEAVES
See
back
wish
show
to
cut
same
edge
in
of the
as
to
rose
This
give it to
would
If you are going to sew
it
leave it this way.
If you
of the
the
Turn
down
back
to
very efl:'ectivefinish
If used for that purpose
a
lingeriebands.
pink
showing
all the stitches.
cover
makes
rose
well
someone
in diameter
hem
and
look
be better
in the flower.
inch
^
leaves
quiteunfinished.
right to
order, it would
used
small
it will be all
once
to
or
Three
rose.
will be
rose
at
circle 2 inches
a
silk
for
it
fill an
even
to
of this
something
to
or
side of this
the under
The
on
Figs. 5, 6, 7).
(Art. XXX,
from
the
be
ate
appropri-
most
color.
much
It adds
trimming of fancy
sired
pillows,etc. Use any deOne
two
or
petalsof gilt
be
added
to give
net
may
the
to
boxes, baskets,
shade.
lace
white
or
interest.
more
An.
xxix,
Figs, i, 2, 3, 4, 5.
June
Rose
Sachet
Article
Cut
6)4
Measure
I14
silk thread
the
length
for then
run
in ys inch
same
edge
from
of the
1 inch
in the
and
from
top edge
the
to
chififon and
the thread
thread
been
inches
could
from
not
the
length of the
let
overlap %
a
be
square.
\\'ith
bottom.
running
so
chififon.
on
Join
to
sure
not
later.
up
first,and
on
a
Be
careful
most
be drawn
inch
pieceof chififon,
preferablypink,
inches
edge.
the
XXX
stitch
have
to
take
Sew
a
until 5 such
the end
the other.
a
pink
sew
a
the
thread
back
second
stitch
ing
gather-
threads
by turning one
Hold
in
place with
have
side
the
running stitch you used with the other 5 threads. Turn the top
in ^4 inch and gather up and hold with 3 or 4 tight stitches. Draw
[45]
gathering thread care(7)
nish
fullyto form the petals.Finthe
off securely. Turn
edge of chiffon in and gather
edge up tightly.Bring the
needle up through the cotton
each
to
top side of
the
4 times.
French
silk may
stamens
6
you
8 heads
or
placeat
thread
ends
tiny leaf
picot ribbon
ffnish.
of
away.
makes
a
wish
to
inch
put
wadding
\y2
Turn
a
the
shaded
green
and
good
add
a
inches
in diameter,
sachet
this
circle of
in
pink
chiffon
draw
rose
to
Art.
XXX,
Figs.
1, 2, 3, 4.
diameter.
edges in all around
sachet and
a
circle of
layers.Cover
with
silk
these
cut
little sachet, cut
sheet wadding ^
open
the
mercial
com-
Sew
If you
between
use
of stamens
A
low
yel-
may
and
center
or
for the
of the
stamens.
in
of
be made
or
about
3
rose
knots
and
this scented
Place
gather.
the threads and
fasten
them
this
and
mg
finished
the
the wadd
over
securely.
Sew
pad.
LEAVES
Cut
and
a
piece of
2 inches
the ribbon
Bring
Art.
XXX,
Figs. 5, 6,
7.
46]
left thumb
at
and
of the ribbon
end
edge
selvage edge
leaf. Gather
few
the center
of ribbon.
lower
the
1 inch
Hold
long.
with
the cut
on
base
tight stitches.
wide
ribbon
This
finger.
to
the
givesyou
the center
and
of
top of
finish with
a
American
Beauty
Article
1
XXXI
petals for
are
always
HE
rose
double
the
the ribbon
ribbon
cut
Rose
width
used.
is 1 inch
the
petals 2
this
cut
of
If the
wide
inches
long".For the 5 double
petals cut 5 nine-inch
pieces of ribbon. Fold
the
the
petal double, turn
Fig. 1). Hold
come
through
of the top edge by rolling
slightly
(Art. XXXI,
taking3 or 4 tinystitches but do not allow the stitches to
corner
by
the
petal. Shape petalat base with 2 or 3 folds, always
have
the selvageedge up
(Art. XXI,
Fig. 2). This gives the desired
five outside petals
Sew
with
the
velvet.
The
silk
match
to
cup shape.
them
tween
be4 inches long. Trim
the corners
are
slightlyrounding. Draw
the blade of scissors and thumb
back. Shape and sew
to roll them
base same
other petals. Assemble
mens
as
petalsby sewing through the staheads
wire and the wire holding the
the stem
at the base between
of stamens.
for
stamens
(Art. XXII,
Figs. 2, 3, 4).
as
Arrange
to
front
Have
of the
2 at the base
and
the last three
and
stem
be
may
it
cut
stem,
wire stem.
%
To
of velvet
it for
through
a
this to
1
leaves
inch
or
spray
calyx
with
to
the
of the stem
rubber
the
a
winding
ends
wire
stem
and
hold
bit of
wire,
glue.
cial
commer-
wire
into
cle
cir-
a
run
of
stem
the
stem
run
2 branches
in
than
stitches cut
and
or
wire
Hold
stem.
shorter
cover
flower
piece of
the
inch
commercial
the
Secure
a
ribbon
through
small
petalsoppositeeach other, the next 3 sew to the first
the five single petalsto
have evenly lapped. Then
sew
before
the
have each one
one
by ^ inch. The
overlap
commercial
rubber
(j)'
the first 2
with
then
the
rubber
place by turning up
wire
at the end
tubing. Shape stem
artistically.
a
sert
in-
^
of the
and
range
ar-
leaves
Art.
[47]
xxxi,
Figs, i, 2,
3.
Velvet
Poppy
AkTici.i-: XXXII
Place
tissue
14
(HaL;ram
pattern of
flower
inches
across
petaland
side. Take
XXXII,
longer
turn
the
than
Cut
edge
tiny stitch
Figs. 1, 2).
a
petal.Hold
length around
over
so
the
wire
and
show
Assemble
around
a
4
top.
fancy pep
i/^inch
edge
on
the
the
opposite,then
circle of velvet
take
the
of
amount
wrong-
stamens
(Art. VII, Figs. 1,
calyx
and
Art.
XXXII,
Figs. 1, 2.
can
foliagemay
stem.
148 1
first
the
be
with
third
and
the
a
glued on
calyx or a
used.
be
The
2
second
back
A
to
cial
commer-
stem
slippedinto
or
mens.
sta-
fourth.
be
can
place of
and
rightside (Art.
2). Shape the petals at base with
each petal to the
3 pleats and
sew
Place
of
edge
raw
pieces of spool
againstthe
the
on
small
a
III.
the wire
the
hem
that it will not
the
petal back
baste.
2 inches
off
trace
measures
the
Turn
wire
and
petals,Plate
This
each
over
paper
a
wire
rubber
Plate
NOTE
are
"
The
above
drawings
sized flowers.
for medium
by increasing
or
and
I
those
Larg;eror
on
the
smaller
three
decreasingthe size of these patterns.
[49]
followingpages
flowers
may
be
made
MATERIALS
REQUIRED
FLOWER
1
HE
list of
Mr.
compiled by
merchant
wholesale
people, unable
towns,
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may
sometimes
one
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direct
from
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kindly consented
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accompanied by
list
City, a
his courtesy,
materials
flower-making
the
York
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Mr.
with
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materials.
necessary
all requests,
to
below
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flower-making
experiences,he
efficient attention
235
Jacobs,
of
to
MAKING
supplies given
Mark
FOR
to
pay
and
prompt
order.
money
STE.MS
Chenille
Green
Rubberized
Brown
Tape
Rubberized
Green
Winding
Poppy
Tubing
Bronze
Rose
Large
Rough
Tape
Fiber
Silk
Tubing
Rubber
Tubing
@
$2.50 Gross
@
1.50 Roll
@
1.00
Roll
Large
@
1.00
@
.25
@
.05 Yd.
@
.06
Yd.
.35
Doz.
Doz.
Yds.
Spool
Yds.
CENTERS
Stamens
Yellow, White, Poppy
@
French
Blue, Light Blue, Light
Fancy Colored Stamens
Rose,
Lavender.
Green, Pink, Cerise, Light and Dark
"
$
Bunches
"
Brown
Gold
Peps
and
Black
Silver
and
Stamens
Lily, Daisy, Geranium,
"
Blue
Silver,
and
and
Pansy,
many
Lilac, Silver
combinations
other
colors
Ca_
.50 Doz.
Bunches
(iv
.25 Each
Bunch
Lily,
of
(a
.35 to .50 Each
Bunch
WIRE
Green
Stem
White
Covered
Winding
No.
36
Wire
Wire
Tying
$ .95
Lb.
@
.85 Large
(cv
.50 Lb.
Wire
@
.20
Tying
or
@
Wire
Small
SUNDRIES
No.
2 Rubber
Sprays
@
No.
4 Rubber
Sprays
%.
Rose
Cups
Rose
Cups
"
"
Gross
.75 Box
Small
(5
Gross
to
a
Box)
@
Large
Size
(5 Gross
to
a
Box)
(d^ 1.00 Box
,
91
1.25
Size
Pincers
No.
$ .75 Gross
Cotton
Molds
[S3
@
.25
(nl
.75 Gross
Spool
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CONTENTS
OF
TABLE
Page
3
Introduction
DirLXtions
General
Flowers
Taffeta
Bud
I Loose
II
Berry
Apple
Raisins
11
Small
l-
Taffeta
VII
IX
15
16
Flowers
XI
Pond
Lily
XII
Rose
Bud
XIV
White
and
Leaves
XI
20
21
Kid
23
Gloves
24
Water
25
Lily
with Wire
in
Edge
of
Petal
21
Lily Leaf
Pond
Silk
Large
Pansy
XV
XVI
19
Buds
Spray
Old
from
Dogwood
Berry
and
Rose
XIII
Flowers
and
Rose
French
Made
13
Small Peony
Tea
X
Leaves
or
Spray Leaf
Daisy
Similar
and
17
Petals
Folded
VI
Spray
Rose
Apple
V
Flowers
10
IV
with
Flowers
9
Spray
Cluster
III
VIII
Roses
5
Making
Flower
for
and
Silver Rose
26
28
Flowers
and
Peas
Sweet
XVIII
Morning Glory
Organdy
Apple
XVII
Cloth
Metal
XX
Rose
and
with
Picot
Edge
32
XXII
Star
Small
33
Flowers
Rose
35
Flower
36
Large
XXI
37
Poppy
XXIII
39
Dahlia
Small
XXIV
Boudoir
31
XIX
Rose.
29, 30
Flowers
Gingham
Mowers
Blossoms
Flowers
XXV
40
XXVI
42
XXVII
42
43
XXVIII
j3.clictS
French
XXIX
XXX
Velvet
June
44
Sachet
Sachet
45
Flowers
American
XXXI
Velvet
XXXII
Petal
Rose
Rose
Pattern
Materials
Diagrams,
required
47
Beauty Rose
Poppy
for
Plates
Hower
48
I, II, III, IV
making
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49, 50, 51, 52
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