Stitching Cartoons and Comics

'It's a new technique for training interns: suture by numbers,'

Sewing Machines in Surgery

'Hey, Audrey! Give me a hand with this darned tape, would ya?'

Surgeon using a sewing kit.

'Dr. Gormley will remove your stitches as soon as you pay your bill.'

"I can't talk about what I did during the summer because I don't want to rat on those here who were also involved."

"And fits perfectly round the middle."

Needle work for beginners.

Man having trousers mended

Surgeon using brown tape to close up a wound.

May the road rise up to meet you . . .

Prospective hospital employee: 'I do sutures. Are there any openings?'

'£40 for three stiches! I'm glad you're not my tailor.'

Knitting ball

Stitches.

Surgeon sewing tips.

Hem-orrhoids.

'Needlepoint Viewpoint.'

'Have you finished mending my coat!'

'There will be a little higher charge for double stitching.'

"I'll take it off if you promise not to pick at the stitches."

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