1. One method is to steam the materials as follows. The cloth to be treated, should be spread over a table and folded right side facing . Now place a damp Turkish towel between the two layers. Spread an ordinary piece of cloth on the upper side of the cloth, then press it with moderately hot iron. This will provide the necessary steaming.

18. Skirt Length: Measure down the centre back from waist to desired length of skirt (S to V in fig. b) length from waist to floor can be taken at the same time and te difference between the two noted. This difference will give the number of inches the skirt is above the floor level. After taking your measurements compare then with the sample measurements for ladies garments given table. 1. Any measurement which appears too small or exaggerated must be rechecked at once.