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Try on the camisole to determine the proper length for the shoulder straps and where to place them. The straps should extend to the bottom of the hem at the top of the camisole and be sufficiently long to turn a seam off at the ends of each strap. One-inch-wide ribbon makes comfortable straps. After the straps are pinned in place, fold the camisole to make sure the position of the straps matches on both sides. (See Fig 82.) The Fig. 83 shows one end of the strap stitched to the camisole. If you are finishing the camisole by hand sew on the straps with running stitches.

Fig. (82) Adjusting the ribbon shoulder straps Fig. (83) Sewing on the shoulder straps

Making a Pattern for Circular Drawers: (See Fig. 84.) Draw the line AB the approximate width you want one drawer leg when finished. Draw lines AC and BD parallel to it and three inches deeper than you want

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