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RV 17 four or five over-and-over stitches about one-quarter of an inch in length, covering these with over-and-over stitches worked closely together and in the opposite direction. (See Fig. 19.)

To make an arrowhead tack at the top of a dart, mark a triangle on the material as A, B, C, Fig. 20. Bring the needle up at point A and take a short stitch at point C. See Fig. 20 for position of needle.

Insert the needle at point B and bring it out on the upper line of the triangle just to the side of the first stitch. Take a stitch at the bottom of the triangle just above the first stitch and insert the needle on the upper line near point B and next to the last stitch. Bring it out on the upper line near point A and close to the last stitch. Repeat until the triangle is covered.

Fur Trimming: In cutting fur, always cut from the hide side and with the point of a very sharp knife.