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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

In a plain straight cuff, the lower edge is hemmed after the cuff is joined to the sleeve and the sleeve and cuff seams closed. This gives a much better finish than to hem it before the sleeve seam is closed.

Fig. (79) Diagram for elbow sleeve pattern

There are several ways of stitching a turn-back cuff to the lower edge of a short sleeve.

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