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with buttonhole stitches as in Fig. 41. Join this to the bottom of the brassiere at the front. It can be hooked over the corset to hold the brassiere down.

The best finish for the neck, armholes and lower edge of the brassiere is a narrow embroidered edging. Lay the edging on the right side of the brassiere along the edge and stitch a seam’s width from the edge. (See Fig. 42.)

Fig. (43) Trim the seam at the top

Fig. (44) The embroidered edging serves as a finish at the neck

Cut off the raw edges of the brassiere close to the stitching. (See Fig. 43.) Fold under the raw edge of the embroidered edging and stitch it flat to the wrong side of the brassiere as shown in Fig. 44

Garter Supports for Your Brassiere:

Perhaps you want your brassiere to take the place of a corset. Then add garter supports in the front, as shown in Fig. 45

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