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Curated Curiosities of Antique Stitchery
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  • 1. Diagonal canvas embroidery stitch, often employed with a lodestar needle
  • 2. Vertical spindle that cradles thread cones on vintage sewing machines
  • 3. State when fabric edges curl delicately, necessitating binding or pinking shears
  • 5. Pressing technique in antique treadle machines to keep fabric flat and fed
  • 8. Elongated needle substitute, threading tapes or ribbons through hems and casings
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  • 4. Corsetry component named for a French region, integral in forming structured silhouette
  • 6. Part of the ancient shuttle mechanism engaging the bobbin thread during stitch formation
  • 7. Metallic guardian of the fingertip, preventing pinpricks in vintage hand stitching
  • 9. Layered padding material sandwiched between fabric layers for warmth or loft
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