THE AMATEUR DRESSMAKER.
Relining a coat is a tiresome job, and one most women dread to tackle. If, however, the job is done on these lines half the bother is averted. Take out the old lining and cut the new one to exactly the same measurements, even marking just' where the stitching ought to be on the new material. This can be done with the aid of a tape measure and a piece of tailor’s chalk. The blue chalk will show up quite well on light linings, and the white perfectly on dark ones. Machine along these indicating lines and press well. Then tack the new lining loosely along, catching the seams round the armholes, and where the seam occurs along the sleeves to the coat itself. This will keep the new lining well in place, and then it can be slip-stitched round hem, collar and cuffs and down the front without any unsightly puckering. It also takes half the time if this method is employed of keeping it in place, and it will never ruck out of place when worn.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18635, 2 August 1930, Page 13
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181THE AMATEUR DRESSMAKER. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18635, 2 August 1930, Page 13
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