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Follow basic instructions on [page 19].
FEATURES: Embroider eyes in brown yarn, nose in beige and mouth in red (Figure 1).
HAIR: Choose from methods on [page 32].
PANTS: Cut from black or dark blue material, pattern design A-1, [page 29]. Sew a narrow stripe down outside of legs. Tuck waistline to fit.
COAT: Use bright red felt, or semi-stiff material, following pattern design A-6, [page 28]. Do not slit at middle front, rather slit to one side (Figure 2). To hide stitches, sew on a strip of felt, and add four small brass buttons down each side. Use white felt strips, ½″ by 11″ for cross piping. Cover front and back seams with a black leatherette belt. Make two epaulettes for shoulders from 1½″ long fringed ovals of yellow felt (Figure 3).
SHOES: Cut from black felt, pattern design A-22, [page 30].
HAT: Cut from black felt, pattern design B-16, [page 31]. Loop gold or white silk cord across front and add a narrow chin strap of black felt (Figure 4).