725-2 Embroidered Sheath
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725-2 Embroidered Sheath
Classic 50’s pencil-slim sheath with scattered bunches of embroidered flowers. This is the design featured on the back cover of the pamphlet.
Embroidery Floss:
2 skeins light green
3 skeins medium green
8 skeins dark green
3 skeins pink
3 skeins medium pink
4 skeins rose
3 skeins dark rose
Also required:
1 blunt-end tapestry needle
1/4 yard nylon net
7” zipper (cut to length according to size made) for back neck opening
The net is used as a stabilizer for the embroidery, with the excess cut away after the work is complete. A water-soluble stabilizer like “Solvy” would be an good modern alternative.
Vintage sizing:
12 14 16 18 20 Bust: 30 32 34 36 38 Waist: 25 26.5 28 30 32 Hips: 33 35 37 39 41
About this yarn
by DMC
Thread, size 25
100% Egyptian
9 yards
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2
grams
2295 projects
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About this yarn
by Columbia Minerva
Light Fingering
96% Wool, 4% Nylon
130 yards
/
28
grams
4 projects
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20 times
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