Prabal Raabe? tie cay rections given below for best results. FABRICS: Almost any fabric can be used: woven fabrics are best, such as cotton, linen, canvas, etc. How ‘ever, some cotton and eotton-polyester Knits are usable, The fabric you use should not be textured, such as a pique, or sculptured knit, also doxted ‘Swiss, flannel, terry, and other napped fabrics. Brushed denim can be used. The fabric should be a light or me- dium color, Transfer will not stamp on fabric that is dark or same color as transfer ink, BE SURE TO TEST YOUR FABRIC. As a precaution, we recommend pre-shrinking the fabric before stamping and embroidering. HEAT SETTING: A hot, dey iron set at woo! will give a compete trans- fer, without scorching the fabric. If a cotton setting is used a piece of tissue paper or lightweight fabric should be placed between the iron and the trans- fer to prevent scorching. "TO STAMP FABRIC: Cut a swatch of fabric to be used and test sample from the same page as the transfer. Place the right side of the fabric face ‘up, making sure the swatch is lat and not stretched of otherwise distorted Place the printed side of the sample face down on the swatch, place the hot iron on top of the swatch and the test sample. Do not move the iron. Lift the iron straight off the swatch after about 10 to 15 seconds, It would be best to use a watch or clock with f second hand. Lift a corser of the sample to make sure it has stamped completely. A test sample should al ‘ways be made before any transfers are ‘ured. If design is to be embroidered Copyright © 1997, 1942, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1976 by The McCall Paltern Company. All rights © ses 2 seady made garment, use a test Semple on an area that will not show ‘when garment is worn. To stamp the fabric 10 be embroid ‘ered, follow the procedures for the test Sample, making sure that the dl sign is centered in the chosen area: pin transfer to fabrie to avoid slipping Hf necessary. Be sure to cut away any unwanted part of the design before stamping. TO EMBROIDER: Using the test sample, and the desired embroidery yarn, make a few stitches to determine the correct number of strands and to make sure that the selected stitches will cover the iransfer line completely. The transfer will not wash out, See the back cover for stitch details. ‘When you are satisfied with results fon the sample, proceed to the design. ‘An embroidery hoop can be used, Placing fabric in hoop, making sure it is taut, but not stretched or dis torted in any way. After the embroi- ery is finished, hand wash the fabric with mild soap and warm water if i js necessary. Follow the directions below for blocking woven fabrics. If Knit fabric has been used, lay flat on padded surface, stretching or buneh- Ing 10 original size; allow to dry thor- oughly. ‘TO BLOCK PICTURES AND PILLOWS, EQUIPMENT: Pencil. Ruler. Square, Soft wooden bosrd. Brown ‘wrapping paper, Thumbtacks. Tack hammer. Towel. NOTE: Mark center of each fabrieside. BLOCKING: Cover wooden board ‘brown wrapping paper; secure in place with chumbracks. Draw the ex- fact original size of the fabric on brown paper for guidelines. Use square at comers. Mark center of ‘each side on guidelines. Place em- broidery right side up on paper. Stretch and tack cloth to wooden surface on guidelines. Tack corners Published by The McCall Pattom Company. Prinied in'the U.S.A. ‘The McCall Pattern Company assumes no responsibility for any damage to fabrics caused by the transfer inks this book. first, then place tacks at center of each side, matching center marks of fabrie and guide: work toward cor ners, dividing and subdividing the spaces between the tacks already Placed. Repeat until there is a sol border of thumbtacks around the en tire edge. Hammer in tacks or they will pop out as fabric dries, ‘Cover embroidery with damp towst: allow towel and embroidery to. dry thoroughly. TO MOUNT PICTURES AND PILLOWS: MATERIALS: Mounting board, © thick, desired size. Short straight pi Masking tape. Frame (optional). ‘Stretch blocked fabric right side over mounting cardboard, Push pins through fabric partway into sides of board. Use same procedure a for blocking, but space pins about "=~ apart all around picture. When design is even, drive pins into board with tack hammer. If 2 pin does not go = siaight, it should Be removed and r= serted, Tape excess fabric 10 back. Insert mounted pieture in frame. TO MAKE A PILLOW MATERIALS: Matching some thread. Muslin for inner pillow. Fibe= Ail ‘TO MAKE PILLOW: Cur fab for back of pillow %4" larger aif around than desired size. Place pillow Tront and back together right sides facing. Stitch together, making =" scams, Leave 6" opening for ture and stuffing. Turn to right side. For inner pillow, cut 180 mosin pieces 1" larger all around than te finished pillow case. Sew togetben making ¥4” seams. Leave a 3” opem ing for stuffing. Turn to right side an stuff phimply with fberfill, Slips ‘opening closed. Insert inner pillow: into pillowcase; sewing opening