tch,
trimming the article around the hole, basting the patch and material
together, and hemming the patch.

LESSON XI: CUTTING OUT APRONS OR UNDERGARMENTS

SUBJECT-MATTER

When cutting out an apron, the length of the skirt should first be
measured, and to this measure 6 inches should be added for the hem and
the seams. One length of the material corresponding to this length
should be cut. This should be folded lengthwise through the middle.
Three quarters of an inch should be measured on this fold, and the
material cut from the end of the selvage to this point, in order to
slope the front of the apron. When the waist measure is taken, 3 inches
should be added to it (1 for the lap and 1 at each end, for finishing).
This makes a strong piece at each end for the button and button-hole. Two
pieces of this length and 2-1/2 inches wide should be cut lengthwise of
the material for the belt. A measure should be made from the middle of
the back of the waist line, over the shoulder, to a point 5 inches to
the right to the centre front and on the waist line. Two pieces of the
length of this measure and 4-1/2 inches wide should be cut lengthwise of
the material for the shoulder straps. A piece 9 by 12 inches should be
cut for the bib, the longer distance lengthwise of the material. These
measurements allow one quarter of an inch for seams.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

Before the lesson the teacher should see if arrangements can be made to
secure the use of one or two sewing-machines, so that the pupils may sew
all the long seams by machine.

At a previous lesson she should discuss the kinds of material suitable
for the aprons. The pupils should consider whether their aprons shall be
white or coloured, and whether they shall be of muslin, cambric, or
gingham. Each pupil will need from 1-1/2 to 2 yards of material,
according to her size. The taller ones will need 2 yards.

[Illustration: _Fig._ 13.--Cutting out skirt of apron]

There should be on hand a sufficient number of tape-measures, pins, and
scissors, so that the pupils may proceed with the cutting of their
aprons without unnecessary delay.

The apron to be made is to have a skirt, with a bib and shoulder straps,
in order to be a protection to the dress, the skirt, and the waist.[A]

[A] If the pupils are very inexperienced and find the
sewing difficult, it may be advisable to omit the bib and
straps and to make the simple full-skirted apron. If a