A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
HOW TO MAKE BOYS’ CLOTHES
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Fig. (78) Stitching the lower pocket piece in place
before stitching the pocket pieces in place for
the material is bound to fray and stretch,
making it impossible to finish the edges. In
slashing, cut centerway between the two
stitchings and diagonally to the corners. (See
ee Fig. 79.) Turn the
ee pocket pieces
a through the slash on-
to the wrong side of the trousers. Roll the
pocket pieces so that they bind the edges and
just come together. On the wrong side of the
trousers, baste one pocket piece above and
one below the opening. Baste the edges of
the pocket opening together and press. (See
Fig. 80.) Stitch around the opening again.
Rip the basting and turn down the upper
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