b. Sericulture (Growth and Production): Sericulture, the production of the worms, their development and the spinning of cocoon is largely a home industry. In the modern scientific industry the tiny eggs or seeds are deposited by the carefully bred female moth on cards or strips of cloth.The cards are stored in racks in a cool dry place until the incubation of a new crop of silkworms is desired.

6. Hem stitched seam finish: This finish neatens the raw edges with the help of hem stitch. Press the seam open and work hem stitch holding the fabric. The right side of the fabric shows small dots. Stitched and pinked finish Herringbone stitched seam finish Overcasting stitched seam finish . . . . . . . . . . .