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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING


length. See dotted line in Fig. 64. In cuting out patterns, for the front and back tunic, allow seams at sides and a hem at bottom.

Fig. (65) Diagram for making drop skirt pattern

For the foundation skirt, make a two-piece skirt pattern measuring about one and one-half yards, for size thirty-six bust. See Fig. 65. You will want the lower portion of this skirt of material the same as the dress and the upper part of lining. Mark a line which will come about four inches above the lower edge of the tunic. See dotted line in Fig. 65.

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