This little sewing-stand is very light and has two rings, so that it may readily be brought up close to the chair by the window. Near the top is a removable tray for the spools and needles, and on the under side of the lid a piece of leather is fastened for holding the scissors.

In making anything hexagonal, accurately set the gauge at sixty degrees, so that all angles may be repeatedly tested as the work proceeds. The six similar side pieces must first be trimmed up squarely and to the exact size, and should have their feet formed before beveling off the edges. Next lay out the hexagonal bottom as accurately as possible with a pair of pencil dividers, and if any difficulty is contemplated in assembling make a second hexagon to act as a temporary top. This latter will keep the side pieces in their proper relation while they are being fastened to the bottom and glued along the edges. Before assembling, fit everything together, and provide means for clamping while the glue sets. To strengthen the side seams and to act as a support for the tray, make six little blocks as shown in the working drawing, and fasten them in place with glue and screws. The tray may be made as deep and in as many compartments as desired. The top is more apt to retain its shape if made of three pieces, fastened with glued tongue-and-groove connections.

On the inner side of the cover a little piece of leather is tacked to form a case for the scissors, which are then most conveniently at hand when the top is raised. The top is attached to the stand by means of little brass hinges, and neat brass rings set in at the sides of the stand serve as handles, so that it can be moved about easily.