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There are places where no other trimming but an embroidered edge will seem to give just the right finish. Fig. (10) Cut off the material under the lace The everyday chemise, for instance, must be serviceable, and yet you want to give it just a touch of fancy work. The top of a brassiere must have a strong finish as well as an ornamental one.

When you are trmming your garment remember to make one stitching do the work of two wherever it is possible. Don't finish your material under the lace edge and then sew on your embroidered edging. The edging can be made to serve as a facing.

Fig. (11) Insetting lace insertion

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