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 in the front and back. To have a good run at the lower edge, the line must curve. In Fig. 51, measure up on line JH one and one-half inches and mark point I. Curve a line from I to the lower edge. In Fig. 52, measure back the same distance on line FD and mark point E. Curve a line from E to the lower edge.

To prevent the shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulder, bring them well in on the shoulders in the diagrams. Mark the new armhole line and neck line on the diagrams. Mark these lines on the front first and then mark the corresponding lines on the back. Point G on the back must be the same distance from the armhole that point F is from the armhole in the front. Also, point H on the back must be the same distance from the neck edge that point E is from the neck edge in the front.

Continue the center-back line to form the strap that goes between the legs. To determine how long to make the strap, pass a cord from the base of the neck in the back on the person being measured between the legs to the base of the neck in the front. Let it hang sufficiently loose so that the person can bend over and sit down comfortably. Note the measurement in inches. Now measure on the