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 *Pad of paper and pencil
 * Sharp knife

The chest of drawers is needed for patterns, material and sewing equipment. It is a good plan to keep one drawer for patterns, one drawer for new materials, one drawer for garments which are cut out, another for tools, and one for left-over ends and scraps of material.

From the very start, make it a habit to mark for whom each pattern is, and always take time to fold the pattern into its proper envelope before putting it away.

When garments are partly or nearly finished, hang them up when you stop sewing. It prevents them from getting soiled and mussed. If your sewing room has a closet, it easily