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Show Home Sewing Hints Just a word about patterns for those of you who do a lot of home sewing. If the tape measure meas-ure around the bust reads 42, please buy a pattern in that size, not in a 38. The size of the individual indi-vidual Is much better concealed in a correctly fitted garment, than one which Is too small. If the pattern must be altered, it is much easier to alter one that is too large simply by taking tak-ing tucks in the pattern. If too small, the pattern must be slit, and this is much more difficult to do than taking in tucks. Avoid over-sewing If you want the garment to look nice. Use the type of finished edge most suitable to your material and make this as neat as possible. Good table space, good light and a place for the ironing board are among the essentials needed need-ed for home sewing. If it is not possible to have a sewing room, have all these items conveniently on hand when you do sew. i |