A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING of the seam from shoulder to bust and mark for canvas inter¬ lining as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 46. In lapping the pattern at the side-front take into consideration that a seam that finishes three-eighths of an inch wide takes up threequarters of an inch of goods, three-eighths of an inch on each piece; therefore the pat¬ tern ought to be lapped threequarters of an inch. In cutting the pattern for the canvas interlining cut off the seam allowance at the lower fr?nt and neck edges. Use canvasfacing tailors canvas. It must be thoroughly shrunk before it is cut. If by any chance the canvas or the coat material is not properly shrunk, it is apt to shrink and pucker under the iron when you are pressing the made-up coat. Baste the canvas interlining to the coat, as shown in Fig. 47. In basting, baste from the top of the coat to bottom, smoothing the canvas to the material. Work with the canvas side toward you. These bastings remain in the coat until
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