Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1909 — Correct Method of Darning. [ARTICLE]

Correct Method of Darning.

Always leave a small loop of the thread at each -end when darning a hole to allow for the shrinking of the mending cotton when the stocking is washed. Run the darning cotton or yarn half an Inch beyond the hole on each side; cover the Hole'with threads that are run closely together and not drawn too tight over the darning ball. Then cross these threads in the regular darning style. Now run the needle a short distance around the darn with the mending cotton, and the stocking will not draw and tear about the mended hole.