MOLLY’S PRETTY CLOTHES suickeR ‘SrouneR 4 Prato Tenures hic 7 AND BLOUSE WE Payamas B) Prvsrone> MOLLY'S PATTERNS Tn 1944 the world was at war. For nine- year-old Molly Melntire, life was full of change. Her father, a doctor, was overseas, and her mother was busy working for the Red Cross fon the home front. America was hard-working, and hopeful, patriotic and proud. It ‘was a time when people learned to do Without some of the things they nor- mally used so the soldiers had every- thing they needed. Skirts were short so that they would use less material—Molly’s skirt came jast to her knees. Molly wore a simple plaid jumper and white blouse to school and dressed up the outfit with her sporty beret and shoulder bag. When it rained, she wore a bright yellow slicker and rain hat to keep herself dry. Birthdays in the 1940s were a chance for American girls to put on their best party dresses. Molly’s was stylish pinafore decorated with lots of ruffies and rickrack, a popular trim found on many clothes back then. Molly's undies were plain. She wore a knit undershirt and ‘matching panties and a ruffled slip. But her pajamas had red and white stripes During the war, women took men’s jobs when men went off to be soldiers. Mothers were ‘busy at home, too, taking care of their families. They sewed clothes on sewing machines and knitted sweaters, mittens, and socks for their children. Women and girls knitted socks to send to the soldiers overseas, too. ‘Molly’s Portfolio of Doll Dress Patterns contains patterns for her skirt, her plaid jumper and blouse, her party pinafore, her sticker and rain hat, beret and shoulder bag, and her undies and pajamas. Before you begin sewing, take @ look at the SEW RIGHT section on the front of one of the instruction sheets. Here you'll find generat ‘instructions for working with Moliy’s patterns. "The doll dress patterns and instructions in this sewing portfolio are intended for an experienced sewer, not for a young girl—unless she works with ‘and is directed by an experienced sewer. ‘These Pleasant Company lothing designs were adapted Into sewing patterns by Nancy J. Martin, craft designer and quilter. al (a ‘copyright 0 by Puan Company AD igh earedTHE AMERICAN GIRLS COLLECTION® MotLtvy’s vy PRETTY CLOTHES ¥ SLICKER AND RAIN HAT: Keep Molly zoarm and dry in her bright yellow slicker and matching hat. The ‘raincoat closes up the front with large snaps and has buckles on the sleeves to keep Molly snug. UNDIES: Underneath her clothes, Molly wears a cotton knit undershirt with matching panties and a ruffled slip.¥ Materials for Slicker and Rain Hat: 45" wide yardage) * 1/2 yd. yellow poplin fabric + 2 small buckles for wristband + 4 small metal grommets (1/8") + 3 large metal snaps (1/4") for front closing, + Yellow thread ‘Y Materials for Undershirt and Panties: (45" wide yardage) + 1/2 yd. white ribbed-knit cotton (must stretch according to chart below") + 1-1/4 yds. white cotton lace trim + Aya. 1/4"-wide elastic White thread ¥ Materials for Ruffled Sip: 45" wide yardage) 3/8 yd. white cotton fabric + Zinches 1/2" wide white Velero® for losing + 1/B yd. 1/8"-wide red satin ribbon + White thread.TO MAKE SLICKER 1. Cut pattern pieces from yellow poplin using pattern layout as a guide. 2. Narrow hem lower edge of slicker cape. Baste slicker cape to slicker back along shoulder and armhole seams. 3. Make pockets for slicker front: 4. Press pocket opening to inside along fold line. ‘Topstitch 1/8” from folded edges. Topstitch 1/4” from first stitching. 'b.Fold remaining edges of pocket to the inside, 1/4” from raw edges. Press. « Baste pockets to raincoat following placement guide found on patter piece. 4. Topstitch 1/8” from folded edges, backtacking to reinforce stitching at pocket opening. Add a sec- cond row of topstitching 1/8” inside previous ‘topstitching, backtacking at pocket opening. 4. Join slicker fronts to slicker back at shoulder seams. Press seams toward slicker fronts. On outside of slicker fronts, topstitch 1/8” from seam line, stitch- ing through all layers. 5. Stitch collar pieces with right sides together in a 1/4” seam. Trim comers, clip curves, and turn to right side. Topstitch 1/8” from finished edges. Add a second row of topstitching 1/8” inside previous top- stitching. Topstitch collar fold line as indicated on pattern piece, backtacking at each edge of collar. 6. Pin collar to neckline edge, matching at center back tines, shoulder seams, and easing to fit along curves. Fold slicker facings toward slicker, with right sides tovether.u. 13, ctr 15. 16. W. . Stitch neckline edge through all layers ina 1/4” ‘seam. Trim slicker front comers and clip curves. ‘Tum to right side and press front facings in place and neckline seam to inside. ‘Topstitch 1/8” from slicker front edges, continuing along neckline edge. This will secure neckline seam inside slicker. Trim away excess fabric along neckline seam close to topstitching, 1. Add decorative topstitching on right slicker front as indicated on pattern piece. Fold wristband to inside 1/4” from long raw edges. ‘Topstitch 1/16” from folded edges. Slip small buckle over wristband. Fold a 1/4” hem at lower edge of each sleeve. On ‘outside of sleeve, topstitch 1/8” from folded edge. ‘Add a second row of topstitching 1/3" inside previ- ‘ous topstitching, Baste wristband near the lower edge of each sleeve. Secure the buckle to sleeve at center of wristband. Pin sleeves to slicker with right sides together, easing {in fullness at the top of each sleeve. Stitch ina 1/4" seam. Clip curves and press seam toward slicker. On ‘outside of slicker, topstiteh 1/8” from seam line. Stitch slicker sleeve and side edges together from lower edge of slicker to lower edge of sleeve. Fold a 5/8" hem along lower edge of slicker. Add four rows of topstitching along the lower edge, plac- ing the ist row of topstitching 1/8” from folded edge and each additional row 1/8" apart. ‘Attach three metal snap bottoms to left side of slicker front using patter piece as a placement guide. Attach three 1/4” snap tops to right side of slicker front using, pattern piece asa placement guide. Follow manufacturer's directions to attach four 1/8” ‘etal grommets to slicker below armholes. Follow placement indicated on patter piece, Step?lo IOs OHs TOW Molly’s Rain Slicker Front (1 of 7) Cut 2 Pocket placement eo - eee -- =quo 19}(£309) wrod re hy ‘om eseiz S if =SUT Weemo (£50 $) TaYPUS UTEY s ATIOW.TO MAKE RAIN HAT: 1. Cut pattern pices from yellow poplin using, layout asa guide. 2. With right sides together, stich three cap segments together ina 1/4" seam. Press seams open, Top- stitch 1/8" from seam on each side. 3. Repeat for remaining three cap segments, 4A Join the two sections of eap segments in a 1/4 sem. Press seam open. Topstitch 1/6" from seam on cach side 5. With right sides together, stitch the two brim pieces ina 1/4" seam along curved outer edge. Clip curves and turn to right side through center opening. Press. 6 ‘Topstitch 1/8” from finished edge. Add four addi- tional rows of topstitching, placing rows 1/4” apart. 12. Pin brim to cap segments. Stitch in a 1/4” seam. Chip curves 8. Pres scam to inside of min hat, toward cap seg- ‘ments, On ouside of zain hat topstitch across cap segments, 3716 Wietion seamTHE AMERICAN GIRLS COLLECTION: M o'L y's v PRETTY CLOPHES ¥ PAJAMAS: Molly's classic pajamas are made of the softest red-and-awhite striped material. Styled with cuffed pants and sleeves and a matching belt, theyre porfect for Molly, the girl who loves stars and stripes. When Molly woas a girl, stars and stripes ap- peared everywhere and red, white, and blue were everybody's frvorite colors. Even Molly's bed- room looked patriotic with its red bedspread and red-and-white striped curtains! No wonder her friends liked to have slumber parties there.Materials for Pajamas: A" wide yardage) + 5/B yd. red-and-white striped percale yd. WA -wide clastic + inches 1/2"-wid white Velero® 3 small white buttons + White thread Setge Pajamas Patra Layout FoldTO MAKE PAJAMA TO 11. Cut pattern piewes from red-and-white striped petcale using pattern layout as a guide. 2, Make pocket: 4. Fold top of pocket to outside to form a facing, right sides together. Baste pocket to pocket {acing in a 1/8” seam, continuing along curved. edge. Clip curves and turn to right side. 'b.Press pocket to inside as indicated on pattern piece. « Topstitch pocket to right side of pajama top, backtacking at either edge to reinforce. 3, ‘Stitch pajama front facings together at back collar seam. Narrow hem raw edge. Stitch pajama fronts ‘with sight sides together along back edge of collar. ‘4. Pin facing to-pajama top along front and collar edges. Stitch in a 1/4” seam, reinforcing stitching at notch. Trim corners, clip notch, and fur to right, side. Press pajama top facings to inside and shape collar. 5. Pin pajama fronts to pajama back along shoulder ‘and back neck edges. Stitch in a continuous 1/4” seam from one shoulder edge, across back neck and collar edge, then across remaining, shoulder edge. 6. Fold pajama cuffin half, wrong sides together. Stitch cuff to the bottom of each sleeve, Press seam toward sleeve, 17, Pin sleeves to armhole edges of pajama top, with ‘ight sides together, easing in fullness. Stitch. Clip curves.‘Skitch pajama top and sleeves along from lower edge of pajama top to lower edige of sleeve, 9, Narrow hem lower edge of pajama top. 10, Make belt: .Cuta strip of fabric 25” x1-1/2", Use doublefold ‘method to make belt (see Step 8 of “Sew Right”) ‘b.Tack belt fo center back of pajama top as in- dicated on pattern piece. 11. Stitch hook side of Velero to one side of pajama ‘top and loop side of Velcro to the remaining side f pajama top. See pattern piece for placement. 12, Stitch 3 tiny buttons to right side of pajama top. ‘These are used only as. tim and do not require ‘buttonholes. Velcro is used for closings. TO MAKE PAJAMA BOTTOM: 1, Cut pattern pieces from red-and-white striped percale using pattern layout as a guide. 2, Stitch the two pants pieces together ina 1/4” seam alang one curved side. Clip curves. 3. Make an elastic waistband using 8” of 1/4*-wide ‘elastic and the technique described in Step 6 of, “Sew Right.” 4. Seitch remaining curved seam, securing ends of waistband. Clip curves. 5, Stitch pants inseam using a 1/4” seam. 6, Hem the lower edge of each pant leg as indicated, ‘on pattern pieve- 7. Turn pants to right side. Fold cuffs in bottom of ppant legs. Using a steam iron or damp cloth, press cuits. Bes|. Cut pattern piece from white ribbed-knit cotton using pattern layout as a guide. 2 Turn neckline and armhole edges of undershirt to inside and stitch with a 2igzag or knit stretch stitch, attaching cotton lace trim at the same time. (Catton, lace trim is placed under the folded fabric edge.) 3. Stitch sides of undershirt together with a zigzag or knit stretch stitch. 4. Fold a 1/2” hem at lower edge of undershirt and stitch in place with a zigzag or knit stretch stitch. TO MAKE PANTIES: 1. Cut pattern piece from white ribbed-knit cotton using pattern layout as a guide. 2. Tum leg edges of panties to inside and stitch with a zigzag or knit stretch stitch, attaching cotton lace trim at the same time. (Cotton lace trim is placed under the folded fabric edge.) 3. Stitch one side of panties together with a straight or knit stretch stitch. 4. Make an elastic waistband using 7” of 1/4”-wide elastic and the technique described in Step 6 of “Sew Right.” 8. Stitch remaining side seam of panties together with a straight or knit stretch stitch, continuing stitching through the ends of elastic. Backtack to reinforce stitching, TO MAKE RUFFLED SLIP: 1. Cut pattern pieces from white cotton fabric using, pattern layout as a guide. 2. Stitch slip front to slip back along shoulder edges with right sides together. Narrow hem neckline and armhole edges of slip. 3. Stitch slip front to slip back along side seams, right sides together. 4, Narrow hem lower edge of ruifle, Make a row of gathering stitches along upper edge of ruffle. 5. Adjust gathers in ruffle to fit lower edge of slip. Stitch ruffle to slip ina 1/4” seam, placing right sides together. 6. Stitch back seam closed from dot to lower edge. Backtack to reinforce. 7. Finish back opening by turning under raw edges of fabric and stitching in a narrow 1/4” seam. 8, Cut two 2” lengths of Velcro. Use as back closing by stitching hook side of Velcro to one side of slip and Joop side of Velcro to the remaining side of slip. See “Sew Right,” Step 9, for placement. Tie bow using red ribbon. Tack at center front neck. Undershirt, Step 3SEW RIGHT +L Patter pieces are full size, a0 it will not be necessery to graph or enlarge pattenis, ‘You may wish to fold the pattern paper in half to make complete a pattern piece for those pieces marked “Place on fold.” 2. Preivash all fabrics (except wool, taeta, and velveteen) before using, 3. Study diagrams, then carefully select lace and ribbon trims for the project. Fla lace rn Beaded lace tin 18" wie ribbon (Gree rio ‘Seallopd age ace ine Penge visto Pat eee rim 4, All seams are 1/4” unless otherwise indicated. ‘Pin and stitch fabrics with right sides together unless itis otherwise indicated. Wrong sides of fabvic ave indicated by shading on the diagrams. 5. Knit fabries require a special sewing technique. ‘Use a ballpoint needle and a rigrag, stretch stitch, 6. Elastic waistbands are constructed in this manner: a, Cuta V/4-wide elastic to size indicated are in directions. », Stitch to raw edges of pants top with zig- t ‘ag stitch, stretching elasticas youstitch. ‘¢ Tum elastic to inside. 4. Stitch to pants with straight stitch at ‘both top and bottom of elastic, again Se, stretching elastic as you stitch. eeare gathered in this manner: a. Cut 1/4°-wide elastic to size indicated ‘on directions. b. Zigzag over elastic, stretching elastic as ‘you stich, near pant or sleeve edges. ‘8. A doublefold fabric method is used to ‘Open fabric so that iis fat, wrong side facing up. 'b Fold raw edges over to crease line. Press ‘e. Crease in half along original crease Tine. Press 4. Pin to fabric being encased, enclosing, skirt sleeve, or neck edges inside doublefold fabric. Stich through all ayers along folded edge 9. For Velcro® dosings, cut Veleroto specified length. Stitch loop side of Velcro to right side of back opening, following placement given on pattern piece, and placing hook side of Velero on the left side of back opening. Stitch ‘lose to finished edge of garment. Designer Cent Note eset Cony dit have fe lok very fr a iepiations for Ma's wardrobe. Tere are kts of ‘wonerlphograpt rom te Many mets made tei dnugher” tes ing he we ear’ ‘Thee were vet oy scng caches wo te gt cand hep, to! ene designe were nape no ng paterns by Nea Mann, noted af designer sa guteganp (£392) qyuo1y eurefeg SATO Aqw0 apis wie yuoued POGMolly’s Pajama Sleeve of 7) Cut 2Molly’s Pajama Facing (4 of 7) Cut 2 Molly’s Pajama Facing (4 0f 7)| zim (2409) ND eurfeg s,A[]0WGrain Line Fold for cuff t Fold for hem | |Stitch elastic to this edge Molly’s Pajama Bottom (3 of 7) Cut 2 Grain Lineour] UID, zim (250 €) WoyHog eureled 8 ATIOW, apo sto anseP yEAg4yn9 404 PIOdMolly’s Panties (1 of 1) < Grain LineSlip Molly’s Front \ (1 of 3) \ Cut1Tam RY indy NENA A GeT IBTEOS ab/T PoE Q LIND (€ JO €) e sete Gv ayy wey dis s ATIOW ah aaaer ST dang NEO way 103 Pred Lind (E70) oS agyny way dy o s,ATOW‘ape SH IND 6 LIND (€ JO €) oe © ayyny way djs sATIOW. aroyeurg s,ATIOWELLE, wes «977 ZMD (IL JO 8) any wWoyog aroyeurg S,ATJOW ‘pears muy “fe Ost ROR‘apo oy MOLE J Molly’s Pinafore Stitch sash here Molly’s Pinafore Bottom (Skirt) (11 of 11) Cut 1 Gather this edge Pocket placementNarrow hem Pocket placement PIO} WO B2eLIdashed lines. Complete pattern} piece should Line up at Grain Line i i Molly’s Pinafore Sash | (7 of 11) Cut 2 <_ i {P8100 by Pant Company. Alig mer Molly’s Pinafore Sash (7 of 11) Cut 2 eCoprh 80 by Pane Compan. Alii mere iCutt Grain Line Molly’s Pinafore Top Ruffle (10 of 11) Cut 2 Molly’s Blouse Placket (6 of 6) O oO | g 3 LgMolly’s Pinafore Top Ruffle (10 of 11) Cut 2 Seam(1130.9) yPOT Pinafore Bodice .\ side Gof 1) =) Front Cut? wot oo an camo (IL 5° #) ped apis ao1pog, , ove APATOW 4 $ sed ten ep err os se Grain Line a"fo, arg Molly’s % Pinafore e\ Bodice ! \ Front g ! \ (lofll) 6 | 4 Cut 1 idAMERICAN GIRLS COLLECTION* Mott y's — v PRETTY CLOTHES ¥ PLAID JUMPER, BLOUSE,AND SKIRT: Molly certainly looks smart for school in her plaid jumper with crisp box pleats. Under it, she wears a white cotton blouse with buttons in front, lace trim around the cuffs, and a Peter Pan collar. Molly couldn't wear jeans or pants to school. Girls were expected to wear dresses, skirts, or jumpers. MOLLY'S ACCESSORIES: Tilt Molly's navy blue beret at a jaunty angle and slide her shoulder bag over her arm.‘¥ Materials for Jumper: (45” wide yardage) + 1/2 yd. cotton plaid fabric 3 inches 1/2"-wide white Velero* for back losing + White thread Jumper Patter Layout ¥ Materials for Blouse: (45” wide yardage) * 1/4 yd. white cotton fabric * 5/8 yd. 3/8"-wide white cotton lace trim 6 inches white Velero for back and sleeve closing, ¥ Materials for Beret: (45 wide yardage) + W/Ayd. navy blue wool 1/4 yd. 1/8"-wide clastic. + Navy thread Aang nt pin Y Materials for Skirt: (45" wide yardage) + 3/8 yd. fabric + 2inches 1/2"-wide white Velcro for back closing * White thread + 2small white butions White thread. ‘Beret Pattern Layout16. Make two sashes: Make a narrow doublefold hem on one edge of each ‘sash. Fold diagonally to form point, wrong sides together. Make a doublefold hem in remaining long, edge of each sash, including both layers of fabric at point, Fold and pin tucks in place along short end of, each sash, 7. Stitch a sash to each side of waistband following, pattern piece for placement. Pin sash to waistband, extending sash toward back of pinafore and top- stitch 1/8” from folded edge. This second stitching, helps to secure sash and hide the raw edge. 18, Finish lower edge of pinafore with a narrow hem. Press. TO MAKE SHOULDER BAG: 1. Cut pattern pieces using pattern layout as a guide. 2. Cuta 3/4" x9-1/2" bias strip of fabric-backed suede to encase edges of shoulder bag flap. This serves as a decorative trim. a. Pin suede strip for casing to front of shoulder bag flap, right sides together. Stitch in a 1/4” seam. 1b, Fold suede strip around edges of flap piece to back side of flap. Raw edge of suede strip should lie flat ‘on back side of flap. ‘¢. On front side of shoulder bag, topstitch near seam, line "in the ditch”) to secure casing. Step 16 Step 2 ‘Step 2bedges together. 4. Baste a piece of suede trim along curved sides and. bottom of shoulder bag back and front. 5. Stitching through all layers, stitch shoulder bag back and front to gusset, with right sides together in a 1/4” seam, Turn right-side out. 6, Fold raw edges of shoulder bag to inside. Pin shoulder bag flap along inside of either shoulder bag section, aligning edges. Topstitch through all layers 1/8" from. raw edges, securing flap. 7. Cuta1"x 1-1/2" strip of fabric backed suede for shoulder strap. Fold both raw edges to inside, 1/4” from lengthwise edges. Topstitch in place 1/8" from folded edge. 8, Stitch each end of shoulder strap to each side of shoulder bag gusset, backtack to reinforce. 9, Attach snap to shoulder bag flap, placing corre sponding part of snap on shoulder bag front. This serves as a closure for shoulder bag. 10, Use the top part of the remaining two snaps as a decoration only and attach to siies of shoulder bag, gusset near shoulder strap.TO MAKE JUMPER. 1. Cut pattern pieces from plaid fabric using pattern layout as a guide. (Note: Cut bodice front on bias, then cut second bodice front on straight grain of fabric to be used as lining.) 2. Staystitch 1/8” from all edges of bodice front to keep bias ledges from stretching. ‘3. Stitch bias bodice front to bodice backs along shoulder ‘seams with right sides together. Repeat for second set of bodice pieces which will be used as a lining. 4. With right sides together, stitch bodice to lining in a 1/4” ‘seam along neckline and armhole edges. 5. Clip curves and trim comers. Turn bodice to right side ‘through shoulder seam. Press. 6. With right sides together, stitch side seams of bodice front to bodice back and side seams of lining fromt to lining back in a 1/4” seam. Repeat for remaining side. 7. Topstitch 1/4" from neckline and armhole edges. Baste tucks in lower edge of bodice following pattern markings. 8. Fold waistband in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Press, 9. Keeping raw edges even, baste to lower edge of bodice. 10. Stitch skirt backs of jumper to skirt front of jumper. 11, Make pleats in skirt front of jumper by folding and stitch- ing along lines indicated on pattern piece. Press pleats, firmly in place. Topstitch as shown in diagram. 12, Basie tucks on skirt front and skirt backs of jumper. 13, Adjust jumper skirt to fit bodice and pin in place. Stitch through all layers. 14, Stitch back seam closed from dot marked on pattern piece to lower edge. Backtack to reinforce stitching at back opening, Sep15. Finish remaining back edge of jumper by turning under raw edges of fabric and stitching in a narrow 1/4” seam. 16. Cut two 1-1/2" lengths of Velcro. Use as a back closing by stitching hook sides of Velcro to one side of jumper and loop sides of Velcro to the remaining side of jumper. See “Sew Right,” Step 9, for placement. 17. Finish lower edge of jumper in a narrow hem. Press. TO MAKE BLOuS 1. Cut pattern pieces from white cotton fabric using pattern, layout asa guide. 2. Fold placket for bodice front along lines indicated on pat- tern piece. Press. Position on bodice front and topstitch lose to both folded edges. 3. Stitch right sides of bodice together at shoulders 4. Prepare collar: a. Place collar sections with right sides together and stitch ina 1/4” seam, leaving neckline edges open. Trim ‘comers and trim curves. b. Tun collar sections to right sides. Press. € Stitch cotton lace trim along curved callar edges. 5. Pin collar to neckline of bodice. Stitch through all layers. (Overcast raw edges and press to inside. 6. Make. row of gathering stitches along upper edge of ‘Sep Bape 7 sleeve, between dots as indicated on pattern. Make a row of gathering stitches at lower edge of sleeves. Adjust gathers to fit sleeveband. Fold sleeveband and stitch to lower edge of each sleeve following directions for double fold fabric in Step 8 of “Sew Right.” Stitch a 4-1/2" piece of cotton lace trim to lower edge of sleeveband. Biers10, n. . Finish lower edge of blouse in a narrow hem. }. Tack butions to placket on front of blouse as indicated on Adjust gathers in sleeve to fit armhole edge. Pin sleeve to armhole edges of bodice. Stitch. Clip curves. ‘Stitch underarm seam of bodice and sleeves between lower edge and dot marked on sieeve pattern piece. Finish lower edge of sleeve seams by turning under raw edges of fabric and lace. Stitch in a 1/4” narrow seam. Cut two 1” lengths of Velero. Use as a losing for each sleeve by stitching hook side of Velero to one side of sleeve and loop side of Velcro to the remaining side of sleeve, See “Sew Right,” Step 9, for placement. Finish back edges of blouse by turning under raw edges of fabric and stitching in a narrow 1/4” seam. Cut two 2" lengths of Velero. Use as a back closing by stitching hook sides of Velcro to ane side of blouse and, loop sides of Velcro to the remaining side of blouse. See “Sew Right” Step 9, for placement. pattern piece. O MAKE SKIRT: ‘Cut pattern pieces from fabric using pattern layout guide. Stitch skirt backs to skirt front. ‘Make pleats in skirt by folding and stitching along lines indicated on pattern piece. Press pleats firmly in place. ‘Topstitch as shown in diagram. Baste tucks in skirt backs. Prepare waistband in doublefold fabric method as shown in Step 8 of “Sew Right.” Encase pleated and tucked edge of skit inside waistband, ceasing to fit. Topstitch close to folded edge. epsSi 7. Stitch back seam together from dot marked on pattern piece to lower edge. Backtack to reinforce stitching at back opening. ‘8 Finish remaining back edges of skirt by turning under raw ledges of fabric and stitching in a narrow 1/4” seam, 9. Cut two 1” lengths of Velero. Use as a closing by stitch- Tepe ing hook sides of Velcroto one side of skirt and loop sides of Velcro to the remaining side of skirt. See "Sew Right,” Step 9, for placement. 10. Finish lower edge of skirt ina narrow hem. Press. TO MAKE BERET: 1. Cut beret pattern pieces from blue wool following pattern layout asa guide. 2. Stitch brim ends together across short edges to form a continuous band. 3. Stitch beret top to brim. 4. Make loop for top of hat: a. Cut a 3/8" x 3” strip of wool 'b. Form into a loop and stitch to top of hat. 5. Fold brim to inside of hat forming a 3/8” hem. Topstitch 1/4” from edge of fold to form a casing for elastic. Leave an ‘opening to insert elastic. 6 Pinsafety pin to end of elastic then pull elastic through casing. Remove safety pin and stitch ends of elastic securely together. Stitch closed the opening in casing.1/4" Seam, F= PIF UO DeTT ' mintaae >a pet coer ' \ 1 i { d \ | } 3 2 § z 3 Molly’s Jumper q z ‘ ¥ g or Skirt Front é z = z 6 (1 of 5) \ Cut 1Lind (25° 1) SuPy uTer doy jar1ag s,ATIOWGather this edge Molly’s Blouse Sleeve (2 of 6) Sur] urery Cut 2Molly’s Jumper or Skirt Back (5 of 5) \ Cut 2 ee Pena cony AS econMolly’s\ Jumper \_ Bodice Front ™ (2 of 5) | Cut 1 Bias \ Cut 1 Straight Grain Tuck Place on fold Molly’s Blouse Bodice Front (1 of 6) Cut 1 = es s js aMolly’s Jumper + Bodice Back (3 of 5) Molly’s Blouse Bodice Back Grain Line \ \ Molly's Blouse Sleeveband © of 6)limp (Z JO Z) wag ya20g s,ATIOW Place on fold pesms PHITY deny nen Gel OI is me a a — == — {4 opens Woy Z MD (> 50) wy Seq repmoys sATOW ED _PS Tne i edn D Bur Wei arn g |2Oo= EOS? “undod 10 Aura Woy 1 IND (F JO €) assng Seg rapjnoyg AoW = Molly’s Shoulder Bag Back and Front (lof 4) Cut2 from vinyl or poplin 8 Capi 190 by Pema Compuny Alghs ndMolly's Jumper or Skirt Waistband (4 of 5) Cut 1 ‘ Grain LineMolly's Jumper or Skirt Waistband (4 of 5) Cut 1 Grain Line 1990 by Panast Company. Alga reed