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edges even. Baste it along the sides and stitch across the bottom and through center. (See Fig. 51.) A pocket of this type should always be a little larger at the top than the apron, so that it bulges away from the apron and gives room for putting in the hand comfortably.

Run a thread around the neck as in Fig. 52 to prevent stretching. Bind neck and outer edges of apron.

Fig. 53. A bound buttonhole that is finished with a single piece of material is stronger than one with two bindings

Make bound buttonholes in front of apron at underarm.

To make a bound buttonhole that is strong, face it with one piece of material. Mark where the buttonhole is to be placed on the right or face side of the material. Cover the

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