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same width as the block pattern, place the gores as in Fig. 6. However, the width may be varied to suit your fancy. If you want it smaller, lap the gores as in Fig. 14. If the gores are lapped, run the marking of the new seam center way of the lapped portion.

Fig. (14) Making a skirt pattern smaller at the lower edge

If you want the skirt larger at the bottom, keep the gores together at the fullest part of

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