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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING

an abrupt angle the coat will poke out in an unsightly manner. Ordinarily it is the best plan to join the canvas and facing to the fronts before closing the shoulder and underarm seams. However, in this coat, the peplum must be joined to the coat before the canvas and facing can be put on. So close the shoulder and underarm seams first and then join the peplum to the

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