. 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 . io8 NEW SUPERLATIVE SYSTEM OF CUTTING LADIES GARMENTS. GENERAL INFORMATION. HOW TO TAKE THE MEASURES. To insure a perfect fitting garment for all shapesand forms it is necessary to take particular pains whentaking the measure. It matters not whether thesemeasures be what is termed the short actual measuresor the long shoulder measures, either can be appliedon


. 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 . io8 NEW SUPERLATIVE SYSTEM OF CUTTING LADIES GARMENTS. GENERAL INFORMATION. HOW TO TAKE THE MEASURES. To insure a perfect fitting garment for all shapesand forms it is necessary to take particular pains whentaking the measure. It matters not whether thesemeasures be what is termed the short actual measuresor the long shoulder measures, either can be appliedon this system. Before taking the measure it is well toremove all bows and other trimmings that may be onour clients dress bodice at neck and waist, for it isimpossible to get a correct measure with these obstruc-tions in our way; it takes but a few minutes to sewthem on. Place a square under the arm and make a mark withchalk at bottom of scye in front and back of arm, thenmake a mark in center of back opposite mark madenear arm; then proceed to measure. Place measure attop of back at neck (socket bone) and measure to frontof arm to chalk mark; this measure is called continue the measure under the arm and up totop of neck


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