Stretch your material for the ground on a frame. Cover the back or
under side of your feathers with thin gum, to keep the tiny plumage
together, and let them dry. Take a sharp pair of scissors, and cut the
feathers into the shape of the petals you require; lay them separately
on your pattern, and tack them firmly on the silk or cloth with sewing
silk of the same color. Work stems, tendrils, and centres with silk of
the color required. Of course you must arrange your petals or leaves
according to your pattern.
Any white feathers dyed are suitable for this work.