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How It Is Made Told By May Manton Coatee Fashion Lesson
A detailed sewing guide explains constructing a dress with a coatee over a separate blouse and skirt. It covers fabric options, pattern layout, cutting, assembling the bodice sleeves collar and skirt, pocket insertion, plaits and hems, facing and trim details, and a finished look with a ribbon girdle. It specifies material needs for a 12 year size: 23 1/2 yards linen 45 inches wide, 1/2 yard for underbodice, and 1/2 yard for sleeves and collar.
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