"I knew you would need it soon. Here is the cloth for the dress."
She gave Polly some pretty blue cloth. She said, "Spread it out on the table. Pin the pattern smoothly to the cloth. Be sure to pin it straight. Now cut around the edge."
Polly worked very carefully. At last she said, "See, mother, this is what I have left. There was too much."
Just then Peter came into the room. "What are you doing?" he asked.
"I am cutting out a doll's dress. See my pattern. See my pretty cloth."
"What is this piece for?" asked Peter.
"Nothing," said Polly. "That is left over. I do not need it at all."
"I wish I could have it," said Peter. "I wish I could sew something, too."
"You may have it," said mother. "You may sew something. What do you wish to sew?"
"Let me see, mother. I think I will make me some clothes."