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by pldc 08 Jul 2013 ( edited Jul 09'13 01:06 )
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when you put a design on a men`s hankie which way does it go, facing the outer edge or facing the inside of the hankie

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by awesome1 08 Jul 2013
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Depends if the hankie will be worn in a jacket pocket--and that doesn't happen much anymore--I don't think.? Anyway, I think it has always pointed toward the center.
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by tilde01 08 Jul 2013
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I would do it just like I would a napkin, in the corner.
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by pldc 08 Jul 2013
I want to do it in the corner but does it face in or out. I don`t remember
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by gerryvb 08 Jul 2013
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On a handkerchief I always do facing the ........( men or women), well I added this picture that's easier....to see what I mean:
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by dennis999 08 Jul 2013
A picture paints a thousand words.............or something like that! Spot on Gerry although, personally, I wouldn't go for the flowers for a bloke.
by pldc 08 Jul 2013
what a lovely hankie Gerry thank you for sharing. I am going to do them like this too but with monogrammed initials thank you Hugs Loralye
by gerryvb 08 Jul 2013
haha Dennis this was for a very sweet lady :)
by theduchess 08 Jul 2013
My handkerchiefs are all very old and designs(men or ladies) all point toward outside just like in your picture. some are the finest Irish linen of it's day. .
by greysewist 09 Jul 2013
I think my head must be on backwards :) I'd call this example pointing inwards towards the centre :)
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by pldc 08 Jul 2013
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does the bobbin thread have to match like fsl. I am doing monogram in black.
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by gerryvb 08 Jul 2013
I did the bobbin in the color of the hankie. good luck :)
by greysewist 09 Jul 2013
I'd base that answer as depending how well your machine behaves, particularly when doing lettering. A lot of machines need a fine tension adjustment with lettering to make sure the bobbin thread stays below the fabric.
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by rsehorse 09 Jul 2013
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For a man I would point it inward and for a lady outward. Susan
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by haleymax 09 Jul 2013
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Thanks for the question and thank you all for the answers. I didn't know the answer to this and will be using this information for this Christmas.