2. Cut two underwaists just alike.
3. Clip a small notch (V) in the exact center of the bottom of each waist.
To make—
1. Baste the shoulder seams of one waist together. (a to a; and b to b.)
Try on doll.
Alter if necessary.
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2. Stitch one-quarter inch from the edge.
Open and flatten the seams.
3. Turn in edges along the back one-quarter inch. Baste.
Turn up bottom of waist one-quarter inch. Baste.
4. Clip several small gashes along the neck.
Turn in the edge of neck one-eighth of an inch. Baste.
Do the same to the armholes.
5. Do the same to the other waist.
6. Pin and baste the two waists together, wrong sides facing each other. Overhand (or stitch) all edges together, except the bottom, which is left open for the flannel petticoat.
7. To join flannel petticoat to underwaist—Insert gathers of petticoat between the two waists. Pin notches together, and baste in place. Hem down.
8. Sew three buttons on left side of back of waist: one at the neck, one in the center, one at the bottom. Make the button-holes on the other side of back of waist.
9. Sew one button at center front of waist, to fasten the lawn petticoat.
Overhand all edges together
“Scissors Shears, do your best,” whispered Mary Frances, cutting into the muslin for the dolly’s underwaist.
She felt Scissors Shears spring in her fingers.