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 HOW TO MAKE BOYS’ CLOTHES

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Fig. (78) Stitching the lower pocket piece in place

before stitching the pocket pieces in place for the material is bound to fray and stretch, making it impossible to finish the edges. In slashing, cut centerway between the two stitchings and diagonally to the corners. (See ee Fig. 79.) Turn the ee pocket pieces a through the slash on- to the wrong side of the trousers. Roll the pocket pieces so that they bind the edges and just come together. On the wrong side of the trousers, baste one pocket piece above and one below the opening. Baste the edges of the pocket opening together and press. (See Fig. 80.) Stitch around the opening again. Rip the basting and turn down the upper

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