. New superlative system of cutting ladies' garments, based upon a scientific, sure and simple method giving the correct proportions for each type of form of every size, with variations for all kinds of disproportionate shapes and forms . scye, 2 to 3 is 2^^ inches. but as the scye in a ladys garment is cut somewhat 3 to 4 is i inch. wider than in a gentlemans, I advance from L to 4 to 5 is 24 inches, thus making the back and side 10 one-half inch and recede from J to 11 one half body and under-arm piece ^ of waist measure. inch. The arm-scye will then be nearly a circle, 14 to 6 is ij4 inches


. New superlative system of cutting ladies' garments, based upon a scientific, sure and simple method giving the correct proportions for each type of form of every size, with variations for all kinds of disproportionate shapes and forms . scye, 2 to 3 is 2^^ inches. but as the scye in a ladys garment is cut somewhat 3 to 4 is i inch. wider than in a gentlemans, I advance from L to 4 to 5 is 24 inches, thus making the back and side 10 one-half inch and recede from J to 11 one half body and under-arm piece ^ of waist measure. inch. The arm-scye will then be nearly a circle, 14 to 6 is ij4 inches. as indicated by dotted line 27, 21. 6 to 7 is 2^4 (same as side and underarm pieces). Point G is halfway between 1. and 1. 7 to 8 is i^ inches. Sc|uare up from G to R. Note.—See Plate 4 for more complete method of FJivide distance between G and 10 into three equal waist suppression. jjarts and locate points O and P, and square up The dotted lines on back and side body indicate the points O and P. pleats. Z is halfway between B and \. Einish draft as represented and add seams all over Draw a line from T through /, to 12. This line will when cutting the cloth. SEW SUPERLATIVE SYSTEM OF CUTriNG (;\RMi:MrS. •5 PLATE i6 NEW SUPERLATIVE SYSTEM OF CUTTING LADIES GARMENTS. EXPLANATION OF PLATE 4. FOUNDATION BODICE It is absolutely necessary to first understand theproportions before we attempt to find the dispropor-tions, so the surest and safest way to proceed in cuttingladies garments is to first and foremost get an under-standing of the anatomical divisions of the human form,and from these divisions of the height and width of oursubject, outline a model pattern, and then apply actualmeasurements for any variations that are needed to makethe garment fit perfectly in every respect. Of coursethe making up of the garment has a great deal to dowith the fit of it, but making alone will not produce garment must first be cut correctly, then made upcarefully accordin


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