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 A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

Fig. (66)

The pattern Jor the Eton jacket placed on the goods

gram, Fig. 66 shows the Eton coat pattern placed on the goods folded double lengthwise. This too is just a sample diagram. You may have to vary the position of the pieces to make them fit the width of your goods. Making an Eton Jacket: If the jacket is cloth, it ought to be reinforced with canvas at the front. The dotted lines in Fig. 67 show the shape to cut the canvas. Baste canvas to coat as described in making semi-fitted coat. Join the shoul¬ der seams, pressing them open. Then tape the neck and front edge. Reinforce lower edge with can¬ vas as described in making semifitted coat. A bias fold of satin can be used for the collar. Stitch _across the ends, turn it right side Fig. (67) Mark- out and gather it slightly across the inz*°facinJr°nt ^ack of the neck. Otherwise it will acwg roll very high at the back of the [56]