a hot iron over it all
several times until the
two pieces and the
ragged edges are nicely
stuck together. Cut
away all superfluous
material around the
edges. Fig. 67 shows
a satisfactory result of
this method of mending on the right side of the material.
A Patch may also be set in with mending tissue in cases where it is undesirable to have any stitches showing. The hole is trimmed to a square or oblong shape, and a piece cut the same shape, but a seam's width wider all
around. Lay the garment over an ironing-board, as directed above, and, between the edges of the hole and the lapped edge of the patch, lay strips of the mending tissue. Be careful not to have any of the tissue extending beyond the torn edge on the right side, as it will make an ugly mark after being pressed. Fig. 68 shows a hole neatly mended by this method.