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Cutting out pieces to make pot holders

Four photos joined together. The first shows a rotary cutter, a pair of scissors, a thread cutter and a pin cushion on a mauve cutting mat. The second shows three pieces of fabric in shades of green and beige. The third and fourth photos show a person’s hands measuring and cutting out pieces using the tools.

Source: Corporation du Moulin Légaré collection
Year: 2020
Photograph: Corporation du Moulin Légaré

Suzanne Lemay-Robitaille prepares the pieces of fabric needed to make potholders. Rotary cutters, scissors, thread cutters, pins, a ruler and a cutting mat are required. Measurements must be very accurate to facilitate the seamstresses’ work.