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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
Shirred Insets: These are handled much the same as the tucked insets and are also used mostly as skirt trimmings.
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Fig. (2) Inset shirrings are often used in silk frocks
Cut a straight piece of material, run gather threads either side and stitch the edges of garment to it, as shown in Fig. 2.
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