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[ New Search ] Figuring the Lay of a Pattern Location : Milwaukee, WI Agency : FAP Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : 69-N-108 Enlarged Image Description : Figuring out the lay of a pattern must be done with great care so that every inch of material is used to the best advantage. The Milwaukee WPA Sewing Project uses electric cutting machines so that more than a gross can be cut at one time. This project employs 900 women. It has industrial type of machines throughout and the work plan is comparable with that of private industry. Listed Under: [Production and Distribution of Goods][Sewing and Shoemaking][Milwaukee (WI) Sewing Project]