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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

of the goods to see which way it will cut to the best advantage.

Mark and cut out the pieces as described in the General Cutting Directions in the first part of this lesson.

To Make the Slip-on Apron.—One of the easiest ways of finishing the neck and outer edges is by binding. In the case of the apron shown in Fig. 50, the neck, the outer edges and the top of the pocket are bound.

Fig. 51. Sewing the
pocket to the apron
Fig. 52. Sew around
the neck to prevent it
from stretching

You cannot use straight binding on curved edges. It will pucker. See directions for binding edges in the first part of this lesson.

Bind the top of the pocket first. Turn under the lower edge of the pocket a seam’s width and press. Then, place the pocket on the front of the apron, keeping the outer

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