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them. Stitch across the top of the apron. (See Fig. 33.)

Fig. 34. The string pleated and ready to attach

Fig. 35 The string stitched in place

Fig. 36. The waistband folded and stitched the second time

Turn a narrow hem on the sides of the strings and wider hems at the bottoms. Lay the unfinished ends in pleats as in Fig. 34 and stitch these ends to the ends of the waistband. (See Fig. 35.) Note that the strings extend only halfway across the waistband. Turn back the free edges of the waistband a seam’s width and press. Then, crease the waistband through the center and stitch down the sides

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