CONSTRUCTION OF CLOTHING 
 
 
center back line, having a selvedge edge if possible on this side. 
Stitch on outside to coincide with the stitching on opposite side of 
placket. Fold edges of plait, baste and press; stitch on edge as far 
as desired; press and slip-stitch down to the edge of the placket 
(Fig. 211). Remove tailor basting; if they are caught by the stitch- 
ing it may be impossible to remove them. 
    Stitching Seams.-Use sewing silk (usually letter "A" unless

materials are very heavy, when use "B ") to match the material
in 
 
 
   FIG. 211.-k[lacket facing for wool skirt with inverted plait at closing;
A, completed 
facing, showing use of Prussian binding and silk; B, detail of outside stitching
on placket 
and plaits before they are folded to edge of placket. 
 
color, but a little darker in shade than the cloth, because in stitching

it seems to work up lighter. On dark blue material, black sewing 
silk looks like blue, hence is perfectly satisfactory. Sometimes 
stitchings are made in a contrasting color. Avoid such unless very 
pleasing. Have a good tension and use a long stitch for effective 
results, but test before stitching skirt. Always use two thicknesses 
of material to test tension and stitch and same grain as nearly as 
possible as seams to be stitched. Press all seams, tucks, or bindings