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shown in Fig. 101. Mark around the pieces for the new pattern. The extra amount of fullness at the underarm is laid into soft pleats.

Fig. (101) Pleats at the sides will help to take out the fullness at the bottom of a waist

Stitching Sheer Materials: It is a good plan when stitching sheer materials, such as georgette crepe, to place strips of paper under the material, then stitch through the material and the paper. After the stitching is finished tear away the paper.

When Sewing Buttons to Sheer Material: Baste lawn to wrong side of the goods, sew on buttons through the garment and the lawn. After the garment is finished the lawn can be cut away close to the button. The same plan may be followed in making buttonholes in thin material.