Wrong side First bastings
Right side Third basting
“Cut a square piece, an inch and a half larger all around than the hole. Baste this to the wrong side of the garment. Be sure the patch runs the same way of the goods as the overalls,” said Sir Bodkin beckoning to Baster, who was sticking his head out of the bag.
While he and Margaret were working Sir Bodkin sang:
“When the piece you attach
In making a patch,
Be sure you baste it firm.
Or while you sew,
Slipping ’round it will go