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Learn to use the Sewing Machine
Know Your Terms
Lengthy Terms for Skirts
What's Grain Got To Do With It?
All About Interfacings
Getting Ready to Sew
Measurements: How to mark body reference points
Chart for measuring vertical measurements
Chart for measuring horizontal measurements
Preparing the Parts
Marking Darts and Symbols
Fit As You Go
To Get the Right Armhole, Fit the Bodice
The Merits of a Basic Fitting Pattern
Constructing the basic bodice block
Professional Techniques
Installing a Centered Zipper
Use the Right Technique to Finish Your Seams
