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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
pocket piece. (See Fig. 67.) Then, bind the raw edges.
A Welt Pocket: Another way of finishing a slashed pocket is with what is called a welt. A skirt with a welt pocket is shown in Fig. 68. This is the kind of a pocket that is used in a man's vest. Here, too, the material must be firmly woven.
To make a welt pocket, mark where the finish welt is to come on the garment. A welt three-quarters of an inch wide gives a good appearance. Then, mark centerway between the upper and lower edges of the welt
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