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With 38 years of experience, she is an important member of the 230-strong manufacturing team producing fine knitwear for the John Smedley brand.

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Using a chalk, a semi-circular guide and a sharp pair of scissors, she cuts necklines in the knitted garments ready for the final trim to be attached.

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