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 Fig. 8. Stitch yokes to fronts and backs, making lap-felled seams.

Making Collarband: Stitch around neck to prevent stretching. The collarband must be stiff, so make it three or four ply of goods: that is, interline it with one or two thicknesses of linen or some other firm material. Cut these interlinings the shape of the outside, but without seams. Baste the interlinings to one piece of the neckband. Stitch the two pieces for the neckband together, running the stitching across the ends and top. (See Fig. 9.) Slash the seams around the top and ends. Trim off the raw edges to within one-quarter inch of the stitching. Turn the neckband right side out and press. Stitch around the outer edges again. (See Fig. 10.) Stitch the neckband to the shirt, inserting the