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HOW TO MAKE BLOUSES

yond the lower edge. Also allow seams at the sides.

In cutting out the sleeve pattern, allow seams at all edges.

Fig. (78) Sewing on the turn-back

Finishing Cuffs: In the case of a straight cuff with a narrow turn-back as shown in Fig. 77, the cuff is joined to the lower edge of the sleeve before the sleeve seam is closed.

Join the lining to the turn-back and close the ends. Then slip the turn-back over the cuff and stitch one thickness to cuff. Turn the sleeve wrong side out, turn under the raw edge of the turn-back and stitch, or hand fell it over the raw edges at the bottom of the cuff. (See Fig. 78.)

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