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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

out the pattern, allow seams at the lower edge and a hem at the top.

A Patch Pocket in Pointed Outline: V-shaped pockets make a stylish trimming for a sports skirt. A silk skirt is shown in Fig. 59

Fig. (57) Oval pockets are in
good style, too
Fig. (59) V-shaped pockets
on a silk skirt

with pockets of this description.

Fig. 60 gives the diagram for making the pattern. Draw line AB the width that you want the top of the pocket. From the ends of this line draw lines at right angles to it, as lines AC and BD. Mark points C and D at the depth that you want the pocket. Draw a connecting line from C to D. Divide the lower line in two, marking a point in the center, as point E in Fig. 60. From point E, draw lines to A and B. This

Fig. (58) Diagram for oval pocket pattern

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