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 A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING In taking the stitches be careful that they do not show through onto the cloth facing of the coat. The needle should pass through only the outer material of the coat and the canvas interlining. Bring the needle out between the button and the coat, pull the but¬ ton away from the coat as far as pos¬ sible, and wrap the free end of the thread around the thread between the button and the coat until the but¬ ton stands away from the coat of its own accord. Then fasten the thread with sev¬ eral over-and-over stitches. It is a good plan to work the buttonholes first. Then try on the coat to determine the proper placing of the buttons. Pin the edges of the coat together at the bottom, lap it the desired amount at the chest, and pin it. [24]