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9 to 9½, is ¼1 breast plus ½.
9 to 20½, half chest plus 2½.
20½ to 12½, the across chest measure.
Find neck point by Square, as described before.
Make 12 to F to have the front shoulder measure less width of back neck.
12½1 to D the over-shoulder measure less ½ W of back.
Take out 1½ at waist under arm.
Measure up waist to nett measure.
Make F to B one-twelfth breast less 1 inch, and complete as shown.
Diagram 271.
The only difference in Diagram 271 is that the gorge is cut close up.
F, V, is made parallel to depth of scye line.
F to V, and V to I. each one-twelfth breast, less ½ inch.
In both styles arrange a nice curve over the hips, forming a good point at both back and front.
These are dressy garments, and should be well and smartly made.
I give examples of Mess Jacket Cuffs on Diagrams 136 to 140.
