HOW TO MAKE DRESSES
The simplest of straight hanging styles also are used for silks, such as canton crepe and crepe de chine. A medium wool, too, will make up attractively in a straight hanging style.
In placing the pattern on the goods, put the center-front and the center-back on the fold. Also place the center-back of the collar on the fold. A straight piece can be used for the belt. Keep the center of the sleeve on the straight thread of the goods. The edge of the cuff should also be straight unless you are planning bias cuffs for trimming, such as bias plaid or checked gingham cuffs. Fig. 38 shows one way of placing the pattern.
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Fig. (38) The pattern for the straight hanging dress placed on the goods
Making a Straight Hanging Dress: Finish the front closing first. Slash to placket depth and finish the right edge of the opening with a facing and the left edge with an extension as shown in Fig. 39.
Make French seams at the
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