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to apply tape that has hooks and eyes fastened to it. You can buy this tape at any department or notion store. Fig. (33) Hemming the front edge Pin the tape in position along the back edge of the hem and stitch as shown in Fig. 34. If for any reason you cannot secure the tape, sew on hooks and eyes along the edge of the closing, placing them close together. Fig. (34) You can buy tape with hooks and eyes attached for finishing the closing

Baste the brassiere together, taking the exact seam allowance and try it on before stitching the seams. Baste as shown in Fig. 35 with the raw edges extending on the wrong side of the garment. Try on the brassiere. If it is loose at any point, take up the seams until it sets smoothly.

Before ripping the bastings, mark the exact stitching line with

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