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 front line of the diagram. This gives you the allowance for a slot seam.

In cutting out the pattern, allow seams at the top and front and a hem allowance and seam at the bottom. The center-back edge will be laid on the fold of the goods in cutting.

Cutting a One-Piece Circular Skirt: Diagram 8 shows the pattern laid on the material folded double. The material must be fifty-four inches or wider to cut such a skirt. It is more practical to cut narrow goods into a gored or straight skirt.

Making a Circular Skirt: Where a seam comes at the center-front, a slot seam gives an attractive finish. To make a slot seam, fold under the seam allowance on both pieces to be joined and press. Cut a straight strip of material about one and one-half inches wide to extend from bottom [of skirt up to placket depth and bind either side of it. Lay the edges of the skirt on top of the strip, bring-