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half the material in width, do not fold the goods in the exact center but fold only an amount equal to the width of the pattern as in Diagram 60. This throws practically all the material left into one piece at the side, which probably can be used in making some other piece of underwear.

'Fig. (59) The envelope chemise pattern laid on
goods folded double lengthwise

Fig. (60) If you find there will be left-over material,
keep it in one long strip at the side

If the material were folded in the exact center and the pattern did not cover the entire width, the material left would be in two long narrow strips, a shape which seldom works to good advantage in making any other garments.

After the chemise pattern is properly laid on the goods, mark around it and cut as described in Lesson II.

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