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Fig. (30) Finishing the loop To work a loop along an edge, take several over and overstitches loosely, allowing enough space in the loop to accommodate the button it is to slip over.(See Fig. 29.) Then, cover the loop with buttonhole stitches. (See Fig. 30.)

PATTERN MAKING

In blouse making, too, you can use a block pattern to good advantage. If you have a good foundation pattern of a plain waist, it will speed up your work in copying various styles. See to it that your foundation pattern is a good fitting one, that it is cut high in the neck and with a regulation armhole.

Copy your foundation pattern in a stiff paper without seams or hem allowance. You can make any variation when you are copy-