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MAKING SKIRTS THAT HAVE STYLE

you want the tabs and mark points E and F. From points A and E draw lines at right angles to line AC and from points B and F draw lines at right angles to line BD. On these lines mark the length that you want the tabs, as points G, H, I and J. Draw lines from G to H and from I to J which will complete the tabs.

Fig. (53) Diagram for pocket pattern having tabs at the sides

This pocket will finish easiest with a lining. Allow seams at all edges. In cutting the lining, make it just a trifle smaller than the outside at all points. Then, hold it to the outside in stitching and, when the pocket is turned right side out, the outside will roll over the edges and hide the lining.

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