MAKING INFANTS' CLOTHES
back which will be placed on a fold of the goods. Fig. 44 shows the finished coat.
From the instructions just given, you can make a cape for a child of any age by using the child's dress pattern as a foundation and for any woman by using her waist pattern as a block pattern.
For the sleeve of the coat use the dress sleeve pattern shown in Fig. 19. Take a half inch off each side at the bottom and run the lines to meet the points H and I.
Fig. (45) Place your pattern so that any left over material is in one
large piece
Cutting an Infant's Coat: Diagram 45 shows the pattern of the cloak laid on the material folded double, lengthwise. Mark around the pieces and cut as described in Lesson II.
Making an Infant's Coat: Make open seams at shoulder and underarm joinings.
Line cape with some soft silk. The lining should be cut a trifle smaller than the outside piece at all points. Lay the lining on the outside piece with the right sides of the
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