1. Turn in edges of straps one-eighth inch all around.
2. Baste two straps together, wrong sides facing each other.
3. Overhand, or stitch together.
4. Pin in place as shown by red basting thread, and sew in place through a button.
Or, a button may be sewed to the pinafore, and a button-hole worked in each end of the straps.
(If this is done, hem a small piece of goods on the wrong side of pinafore under the places for the buttons, so that the pulling of the button will not tear the goods.)
Sew strap in place through a button
“And we’ll all help,—if you please.”
“Thank you, dear Thimble People,” said Mary Frances, spreading the pretty gingham on the sewing table. “Work very quickly—I haven’t many minutes. I’m so tired, anyhow,” and she leaned back in her rocking chair.
“I
think
you may”
“Mary Frances, Mary Frances, Mary Frances, dear!” called Grandma’s voice.
“Oh,” thought Mary Frances, “I’ve been asleep. It’s twilight, nearly.”