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 and marking the skirt with pins. After the lower edge of the skirt is cut off evenly, bind it. Turn the amount of the hem and press the lower edge.

At the center-back closing, cut away the material as shown in Fig. 48. Then turn the hem at back edge over the lower hem. (See Fig. 49.) This does away with bulk and makes a neat finish. However, it is well to note that it is impossible to let down a skirt finished in this manner.

Lap the back edges, keeping center-backs even and stitch from placket [ 41 ]