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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

Fig. (43) The edges finished at the closing

Draw the lines AB and CD parallel.(See Fig. 45.) Make these lines the width you want the pocket and place them the distance apart that you want the pocket deep. Allow a hem at the top and seams at the sides and bottom, as indicated by the dotted lines EFGH, Fig. 45. Cut out the pattern along these last lines.

Fig. (44) A plain patch pocket

Fig. (46) A patch pocket with a pointed lower edge is suitable for any medium weight skirting

Fig. (48) The outline of a pocket can be varied with double points

A Patch Pocket with Pointed Lower

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