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 and study each subject separately. After you have read one subject, lay the lesson aside and think about it. Run over it in your mind and see if you understand it thoroughly.

Make the diagrams with the help of the lesson. Then close the book and see if you can draft one of the diagrams without referring to the book. Keep on practicing until you are able to make the diagrams by yourself.

As you study each subject think how you can apply the same knowledge to making other kinds of garments. TEST QUESTIONS

Do you allow seams on appliqued flowers?

Is a facing necessary when you are finishing with embroidered edging?

How do you know the amount of material to take out in the darts of a brassiere?

Can you use a waist pattern as a block pattern in working out a chemise design?

What new measurement is necessary in making an envelope chemise pattern?

What is the proper way to stitch brassiere seams?