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MATERIAL

The most suitable fabrics for children's clothes are those which wash and wear well. Pure cotton and wool are comfortable and hard-wearing. Closely woven fabrics such as denim, drill, cotton gingham and poplin are also hard-wearing. Fabrics with a pile, such as corduroy or velvet, are attractive for special occasions but not practi- cal for everyday or playwear. For pyjamas and dressing gowns it is important to choose non- flammable fabrics.

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  INTRODUCTION |   PATTERNS |   SEAM ALLOWANCES |   SYMBOLS ONE |   SYMBOLS TWO
  SYMBOLS THREE |   QUANTITY OF FABRIC |   GRADING THE PATTERN |   THE ALLOWANCE
  FOR A LARGER SIZE |   FOR A SMALLER SIZE |   STRIPS |   MATERIAL |
  PREPARING THE MATERIAL |   WEIGHT OF MATERIAL |   ALLOWANCE FOR GROWTH
  TOO SHORT |   CONTRAST BINDING |   SKIRTS OR TROUSERS |   BIBS AND BRACES
  ELASTIC |   WEAR AND TEAR |   FASTENINGS |   ATTACHING LOOPS
  SECOND METHOD |   COVERED BUTTONS   BUTTON-AND-LOOP |   DECORATIVE FEATURES
  APPLIQUE |   QUILTING |   MAKING RIBBON TIES |   TURN THE HEAD |   ATTACH RIBBON
  BINDING |   JOIN STRIPS |   FINALLY |   MAKE THE COLLAR |   IRON-ON
  NECK EDGE |   GLOSSARY