Get yourself a copy of "The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework" by Theresa de Dillmont. I don't know who's publishing it now, but it was published by DMC and it's never been out of print since the mid-19th century. In the Plain Sewing chapter, there is a section on openwork seams, with instructions. I've done a lot of shirts with these seams, and they're strong and work up pretty fast.

Melusine
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Jones" <gueniveres-ch...@cox.net>
To: "'Historical Costume'" <h-cost...@indra.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 9:51 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Seam Insertions



After getting totally disgusted with my current smock for my Italian, I
decided it was time for a new one. I have the latest Patterns of Fashion and
would like to include some of their fabulous seam insertions.  I think I
know how to do it - but would like to know if anyone on this list has
experience, details, pictures, advice, etc.

Jennifer Jones

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