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PREPARING THE MATERIAL
Preparing the material
Make sure the fabric you buy is without faults and
pre-shrunk. It is advisable to check the fibre
content of the fabric. You may have a preference
for natural or synthetic fabrics, and some children
are allergic to certain fibres. It will also help to
know the fibre content when washing and ironing
the garment.
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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