The science and geometry of dress . one Dart, and dividingthe Front by Side-form, commencing at the Waist-line, 3 or 4inches from the Hem, and terminating on the Arm-curve. Explanation.—This Side-form (when preferred) may terminateon the Shoulder, as in Diagram 31. The Dart in this Sacque should be taken up directly underneaththe Side-form line at the Waist, to become a part of the continu-ous seam running from the Shoulder to the bottom of the Skirt. The curve at the center of Front; the curve under the Waist-line ; the Cross-dart, and the Gore of the Skirt, etc., are all draftedas previously


The science and geometry of dress . one Dart, and dividingthe Front by Side-form, commencing at the Waist-line, 3 or 4inches from the Hem, and terminating on the Arm-curve. Explanation.—This Side-form (when preferred) may terminateon the Shoulder, as in Diagram 31. The Dart in this Sacque should be taken up directly underneaththe Side-form line at the Waist, to become a part of the continu-ous seam running from the Shoulder to the bottom of the Skirt. The curve at the center of Front; the curve under the Waist-line ; the Cross-dart, and the Gore of the Skirt, etc., are all draftedas previously described in the rules for Basque, under Diagrams25 and 31. Ladys Half-Fitting Sacque- Witliout Plaits, [See Diagram 84.] How to Draft the Back. Rule 56.—Place the Back-Guide on the goods 1 inch distantfrom the edge, to allow for Gore at the Back-skirt. Then jDroceedto draft by the measures given in the Diagram, in the same manneras for the Back of Basque, in Diagram 26. DIAGRAM 33. LADYS HALF-FITTING SACQUE» 13 Arm r^-Around Length of Waist. ^ \^ Lil-- r ^Jweliength. Gor©. 4 diagram: 34. ladys half-fitting sacque; without plaits. .Neck


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