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in any desired shape. Draw the front edge of the lower collar one half inch in back of point D. When worn closed, the outer part of the collar that rolls over, ought to just meet at the center-front while the under part laps. That is the reason you need the jag in the pattern.

Fig. (52) The second stitching in joining the casing to the lower edge

This gives you a pattern for half the collar. Line ACG is the center-back. In cutting the pattern, allow seams at all points except the center-back. If you want the whole collar pattern, fold the paper along line ACG and cut the pattern double.

Finishing the Front Closing of a Blouse with Revers: Before joining the facings to