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290 of umbrellas and parasols. It must be placed in the middle of the lower part of the back piece, basting the middle of the pocket to the middle of the back, and laying the lower part in a box pleat on either side of this seam. Stitch this middle seam firmly down, and cover it with a piece of braid. To make these umbrella cases set well, baste the box pleats down the length of the pocket and then baste the whole pocket smoothly on to the back. On either side of this middle compartment place three pockets graduated in size as follows, remembering to lay a box pleat in each one before putting it on the back. The dimensions for the pockets are as follows: twelve by fifteen inches for the lowest; nine and a half by fifteen for the middle one; and eight by twelve for the top one. Of course, one side must be sloped a little to accommodate the slope of the umbrella cases. Cover the seams between the side and central pockets with braid. Above these put on three pockets fourteen inches deep by sixteen inches wide (before the box pleat is laid), binding and dividing these by braid. Cut a slanting piece off each upper corner, leaving room for a small pocket six and one-half inches in depth by eleven inches in width.

Bind with braid, and sew large eyes all round the bag at regular distances by which it may be fastened with large tacks to the door or wall.

Every one who has to pack a trunk often, knows the trouble of doing up shoes comfortably. A number of small bags or cases made of any stout material will be found a great convenience. These can be made to accommodate either a single shoe or a pair, and may be in the form of an oblong bag with a running string, or made like a pocket with a flap coming over the top and buttoning. Of course, these can be ornamented or not at pleasure, but if made of stout brown drilling, and marked in indelible ink with the name of the shoe they are to