"You couldn't make dresses fit to be seen, unless you took a course of instruction in dressmaking, and I'm not sure that you could then; and you have quite enough to do with your school work and your practising.

When did you propose to do this wonderful sewing ?" "Oh, I mean in vacation--to make my summer dresses." "No; in vacation you're to run out of doors and play.

Don't let me hear any more about sewing." "All right," said Patty, with a sigh of relief.

"I'm awfully glad not to, but I wanted to help somehow.

I thought I'd make my green cloth costume for Diana in the play." "Yes, that would be a good thing to begin on," said Mr.Fairfield.
"Broadcloth is so tractable, so easy to fit; and that tailor-made effect can, of course, be attained by any well-meaning beginner." Patty laughed.