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own to within one inch of the center of the back. Turn and sew around to within one inch from the center of the back on the opposite side. This will leave two inches free in the back of the hood. Turn and continue sewing in this way for five rows, which will form the side of hood. The remaining part of the web is then brought around the face of the hood and across the back, as one would sew a cord. Finish with cord and tassel for tie-strings. A rosette of yarn may be made for the top or side. [Illustration] Doll's Coat or Jacket This may be made of round or flat web. The coat is begun at the under-arm seam _a_. For a coat five inches long begin three inches from the end of the web to make the first turn. Sew from this turn to the starting end of the web _b_, fasten the sewing thread and cut it off. The second row is made eleven inches long, or long enough to go over the shoulder and down the back, _b_ to _c_. Sew four rows in this way to form the front and part of the back; then four rows five inches long for the back; then four more rows eleven inches long for the other shoulder and front _d_ to _e_. Sew the fifth or last row up three inches for the other under-arm seam. Join the under-arm seams, leaving an opening of two inches for sleeves if they are desired. If not, the armhole and neck can be finished off with some contrasting color. [Illustration] For the sleeves, measure the length of the doll's arm and make the first row this length. Make each row a little longer than the preceding row until the top or shoulder part is reached, then gradually shorten each row until the desired width is obtained. The last row should be the same length as the first row. When sewing them in the coat, have the longest part come at the top of the shoulder. Buttons are made by braiding yarn and sewing it in the form of buttons. A cord for fastening is made by braiding, or twisting and folding the yarn. It is then sewed into loops or used as cord and tassel for tying. [Illustration] Bootees Knit two yards of round web for each bootee. Start two inches from the end of the web for the first turn. Sew into an elliptical form three and one-half inches long for the sole. Sew two more rows without widening for the sides of the foot; then sew two rows across the front for the toe; the third row bring all around the top to complete the foot. The leg of the bootee is made by bringing the web
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