. The science and geometry of dress . n draw a line from the Waist to the bottom ofthe Skirt; viz., 42 inches. N. B.—The Bottom of Skirt is shaped by the Curved-edge ofSkirt-Rule. Explanation.—If a Gore is not desired at the Center-of-Back, theGoods should be folded double, when commencing to draft, andplacing the Back-edge of the Dress-Guide up to the Fold, asshown in Diagram 8. XjIESSSOINT 7. ^ Front of Ladys Basque. [See Diagram 25.] The Waist of this garment is drafted according to Rules previ-ously given under Diagrams 2, 3, 4 and 5. How to Find the Slope of the Oore. [At the Side.] Rule
. The science and geometry of dress . n draw a line from the Waist to the bottom ofthe Skirt; viz., 42 inches. N. B.—The Bottom of Skirt is shaped by the Curved-edge ofSkirt-Rule. Explanation.—If a Gore is not desired at the Center-of-Back, theGoods should be folded double, when commencing to draft, andplacing the Back-edge of the Dress-Guide up to the Fold, asshown in Diagram 8. XjIESSSOINT 7. ^ Front of Ladys Basque. [See Diagram 25.] The Waist of this garment is drafted according to Rules previ-ously given under Diagrams 2, 3, 4 and 5. How to Find the Slope of the Oore. [At the Side.] Rule 36.—This is done by placing the Skirt-Rule on the Goodsin the same position as shown in the Diagram; viz., with the A-pointof the Rule resting at the end of Length-of-Waist-line (indicated by the dot at figure 8), and the Straight-edge of the Rule placedexactly parallel with the edge of Goods; then make a dot at thefigure 4 for Gore at the side, (printed across the center of Skirt-RuleSlope of Gores). DIAGRAM 25. LADYS BASQUE j. Gore. ^ 4 [46] How to Draft the Line for Length of Skirt. [At the Side.] Rule 37.—Keep the A-point of the Skirt-Rule in the positionlast described; viz., at the terminus of the Length-of-Waist-line,at the same time having the Straight-edge of the Rule moved closeto and on a line with the 4-iTich dot made for Gore; then draw aline from the A-point down to the 6-inch dot, shown by Diagram,(denoting the Length of the Skirt at the Side). Caution.—In drafting the Gores, it is very important that theStraight-edge of the Skirt-Rule be placed exactly parallel with, or atan equal distance from, the edge of Goods all the way down other-wise the true slope can not be obtained. For Length of Skirt, at the Front. Rule 38.—Measure down the edge of Goods at the Front, 8inches from the waist line, and make a dot to denote the Length ofSkirt. How to Cnrre the Bottom of Skirt. Rule 39.—Place the Curved-edge of the Skirt-Rule up to andon a line with the dots
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