Lovely how-to and gorgeous photographs. Thank you Mary and all the other professionals who take the time to put together these sewing and fitting tips.

BTW historically the use of the terms male and female is, and has been standard to describe any type of electric, audio, electronic, computer or manual connector, plug, snap etc. There are no "politically correct" replacement terms. In this day and age, it's hard to believe that anyone could be unaware of this.

This is the same technique that is illustrated in all Sewing Workshop and Shapes patterns with mitered hems. I always mark the point where the pin is placed with an air erasable marker, which is even easier and less cumbersome.