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RV 11 the braid on as shown in Fig. 8. Soutache braid is often stitched on in a plaid design at the lower edge of a skirt. (See Fig. 9.)

Machine Stitching with Heavy Floss: Heavy black silk floss or mercerized embroidery cotton makes an effective trimming, stitched in parallel rows around the bottom of a skirt. To do this, wind the floss or embroidery cotton on the bobbin of the machine, loosen the tension and stitch from the wrong side of the garment.

Organ Pleated Ribbon: Grosgrain ribbon in a matching shade, tacked on in organ pleats, makes a pretty trimming for light-weight woolens, such as serge or velour. (See Fig. 10.) The ribbon pleated in this manner is used to edge tunics or around the neck or sleeves of a dress.

Shirring: Shirrings are not used as much