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The workwoman's guide

Chapter 806: INDEX.
By Sarah Josepha Buell Hale
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A practical manual offering clear, step-by-step guidance for novices in cutting out and making clothing and household textiles. It supplies measured patterns reproduced both as cut-out shapes and finished forms, scalable by a marked square system, and covers infant garments, dress components, bonnet-making, knitting, straw plaiting, house linen, and basic upholstery. Emphasis is placed on economy, neatness, and methods that shorten labor, with instructions designed for self-teaching and school instruction. The author argues that domestic skill promotes thrift, order, and household comfort, and provides accessible techniques and moral encouragement for readers seeking greater domestic efficiency.

INDEX.

  • Page
  • 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