This is an Extension Placket.
This piece can be used without folding: then the edge must be hemmed.
There should be two rows of stitching across the bottom of the placket to strengthen it.
On this page are pictures of two other kinds of placket.
To make a Hemmed Placket, sew a narrow hem on left side, and broad hem on right hand side. Fold broad hem over narrow, and stitch in place across lower end.
A Tape Placket is very useful in making petticoats. Face the opening with flat tape.
Fairy Lady handed Mary Frances a sheet of paper.
“Where did this come from?” asked Mary Frances.
“It’s a fairy paper,” answered Fairy Lady. “That’s all I can tell.”
“It is beautiful!” said Mary Frances, holding the picture of the plackets in her hand, “Thank you.”
“Can you tell me what to do next?” asked Fairy Lady.
“Yes,” answered Mary Frances, “I must work in this order in making my dolly’s dresses: