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Dressmaking (1917)

Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 24

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ce of material was then folded in the centre fromtop to bottom edge and placed about the figure with theopening at the right side. Pins at the shoulder were usedto keep it in place and form the opening for the neck andarms. The Doric chiton was arranged by dividing the widthinto three fairly equal… … Doric chiton Costume extra size was made into sleeves by using pins placedat regular intervals from the shoulder along the openingnearly to the elbow. After either chiton was attached at the shoulder thegirdle was placed about the waist, the wearer standing witharms outstretched to draw the…

Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics

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