In place of the cord, narrow tape may be used. Take two pieces of tape, each piece being twice as long as the width of the bag plus two inches. Run one tape in from one side and a second from the other side, each tape running all the way around. Join the tape ends in the following manner: 1. Turn a narrow fold on one end of the tape to the _wrong_ side, and on the other end of the tape to the _right_ side. 2. Slip one fold under the other and hem down the folded edges. PRELIMINARY PLAN If the pupils are not able to supply cords for their own bags, the teacher should have a sufficient supply of cord on hand. She should be sure the bags are in readiness for the cord before the class period. [Illustration: _Fig._ 10.--- Completed bag] METHOD OF WORK The teacher should begin the lesson by describing the method of making the cord, estimating the amount necessary, and demonstrating the process with the assistance of one of the pupils. The pupils should be numbered, so that they may work in groups of two. After they have completed the cord and run it into the bag, methods of finishing the ends neatly should be suggested to them. LESSON IX: DARNING STOCKINGS _Use of a darning-ball or gourd as a substitute for a ball. Talk on the care of the feet and the care of the stockings._ [Illustration: _Fig._ 11.--Darning] SUBJECT-MATTER This lesson will involve running and weaving. Darning is used to fill in a hole with thread, so as to supply the part that has been destroyed or to strengthen a place which shows signs of weakness. A darning-ball, a gourd, or a firm piece of cardboard should be placed under the hole. The darn should extend one quarter of an inch beyond the edge of the material, beginning with fine stitches in the material, making rows running close together in one direction, then crossing these threads with rows that run at a right angle to them. Care should be taken alternately to pick up and drop the edge of the material around the hole, so that no raw edges will be visible, and to weave evenly in and out of the material and the cross threads. PRELIMINARY PLAN Each pupil should provide a pair of stockings with a few small holes and a gourd or ball of some sort that she can use as a darning ball. METHOD OF WORK When the class meets, the teacher should discuss briefly the care of the feet and of the stockings, and demonstrate the method of darning, on a large piece of coarse material, with heavy yarn and a needle. If the pupils finish one darn during the lesson period, more darning should be assigned for practice out of class. LESSON X: PATCHING[A] _Hemmed patches on cotton garments. Talk on the care of the clothes._ SUBJECT-MATTER