CHAPTER VIII.

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING UP A BREAST COLLAR SINGLE HARNESS.

Result of Neglect in learning the Trade—Want of System— Importance of the Fitter and Stitcher working in Unison— Wetting the Stock—Skiving and slicking the Straps—Fitting up the Shaft Tugs, Docks, and Winker Brace—Finishing the Edges—Prepared Tallow—Gum Tragacanth—Cutting and preparing the Patent Leather—Finishing up Rounds—Making Docks— Importance of good Patterns—How to prepare the Patterns 112