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Waistline adjustment can usually be made entirely at the easy side seam with no more difficulty than Cynthia appears to be having. By studying intricate print carefully before placing pattern, Cynthia makes very smart use of unusual flower design. Beginners are advised to use conventional "all-over
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Credit lineWaistline adjustment can usually be made entirely at the easy side seam with no more difficulty than Cynthia appears to be having. By studying intricate print carefully before placing pattern, Cynthia. 1943-01-01. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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