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 HOW TO MAKE BOYS* CLOTHES

For each side pocket, cut a pocket piece of firm lining material, as the piece shown in Fig. 82. Face either side with material the same as the trousers as shown in Fig. 83. Fold pocket piece and stitch around lower por¬ tion as shown in Fig. 84. Sew one side of pocket to front and one side to back of trousers. (See Fig. 85.) Join side seam of

Fig. (<82) The pocket piece for the sides of the trousers

Fig. (83)

Facing

the pocket piece

Fig. (<84) The pocket piece turned and stitched

trousers above and below pocket, making lap-felled seams. Leave side seams open at bottom for a space of two and a half inches, finishing the edges with narrow hems. (See Fig. 86.) Next join inner leg seams. Close the crotch seam. Press these seams open and reinforce with straight linen tape. (See Fig. 87.)