More notescartridge

1 files changed, 12 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/source/historical_womenswear/skirts/cartridge_pleated_skirt/index.rst b/source/historical_womenswear/skirts/cartridge_pleated_skirt/index.rst
index 9ffc101..2c494fc 100644
--- a/source/historical_womenswear/skirts/cartridge_pleated_skirt/index.rst
+++ b/source/historical_womenswear/skirts/cartridge_pleated_skirt/index.rst
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ Mark the vertical positions for the cartridge pleated stitches at a
 distance of 0.5 - 2 cm from each other, depending on the weight of the
 fabric, and starting at half such distance from the slit edge.
 
-Optionally mark the position of the center of each panel.
+Mark also the position of the center of each panel.
 
 .. tip:: if the fabric doesn't mark easily you can pin a sheet of paper
    with the markings to the skirt, follow those markings and tear the
@@ -206,7 +206,8 @@ Optionally mark the position of the center of each panel.
 
 Cut three pieces of strong thread a bit longer than the waistband; fix
 them in place at one end of the skirt with 2-3 backstitches in place,
-then start running each one at the positions you have marked before.
+then start running each one at the positions you have marked before,
+starting from the wrong side of the skirt.
 
 After you're out of thread, start running the second row, and then the
 third.
@@ -227,6 +228,15 @@ evenly, but don't fasten off the threads at the ends yet.
 Using again the strong thread, sew the waistband to the skirt with a
 whipstitch, catching each pleat twice for additional strenght.
 
+Finishing
+---------
+
+Add hook an eyes or another closure of your choice to the waistband.
+
+Put the skirt on, arrange the pleats on the gathering threads so that
+they are balanced and allow the shirt to close, and fasten the threads
+with a few backstitches in place.
+
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