Rub the wax up and down a few times, so that the thread may
be properly waxed on that portion which will be inside when twisted.
Hold the two ends in the left hand, and with the right roll each end
separately down the right leg a sufficient number of times to twist
the thread throughout. Judgment will be required in this operation, or
the thread will be a constant source of trouble if it is over-twisted.
Wax it again, and then it is ready for use. See that the points are
well waxed, then take a needle and pass the point of the thread
through the eye until it nearly reaches that part which would stop its
progress.
It must now be turned down on to the thicker portion and carefully
twisted. Smooth it down, then take the other end of thread and another
needle, and fasten it on in the same way. In selecting the awl to be
used, do not take a very large one. The hole should be just large
enough for the thread to require a slight pull to get it through.
To commence sewing take one side and a gusset and place them evenly
together, the right side of the material being inside, and fix them in
the clams. Slip the welt as previously described between the edges,
and pass the awl through the lot. Drive it perfectly straight, as upon
this chiefly depends a nice seam when turned. Draw out the awl, and by
following the point, pass up the bottom needle with the left hand.
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