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 HOW TO MAKE COATS

Bias Folds: A series of narrow bias folds makes a nice lower edge or pocket trimming. Lap one fold over the other and slip stitch the top one in place, as shown in Fig. 25. POCKETS Another important item in coat making is pockets. It is better to leave off the pockets entirely than to have them poorly made. On the other hand, a neatly turnedout pocket sometimes adds just the right trimming to the coat.

Patch Pockets: This type of pocket is formed by applying a Figt ^ Pin piece of material on top of the tucks are attracgarment. ttve Cut the pocket any desired shape and line it. Use the pattern for the outside pocket piece as a guide in cutting the lining, cutting the lining one-eighth of an inch smaller on all edges than the outside. Lay the lining on the outside piece, with the right sides of the material together and

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