It's Fun to Sew a Cotton School Dress

by Theta Johnson

11. Run cords through casing. Start each cord at opposite ends. Sew ends of cord together or tie a knot.

12. Box the bottom of the bag. Fold from corner so that side and bottom seams are together. Mark and stitch across triangle.

Swimming robe

TIE or BUTTONS AND LOOP ELASTIC or DRAW STRING

Swimming is now a popular sport in Oregon so you may want to make a swimming robe.

You may make one like the one pictured or select an easy-to-make pattern from your favorite pattern book. Or, adapt an overblouse pattern. Just cut it long enough to cover your swim suit.

Here is an easy one to make. It is mostly hems.

Fabric: Approximately 1⅔ yards of terry cloth, sail cloth, percale, denim, or other absorbent cotton.