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 trace around it. This gives you a working diagram. (See Fig. 32(b).)

The V-neck: You will remember that your diagram has a high neck, while the blouse you are copying has a V-neck. Measure down from the neck on the person the depth you want the V outline and see how many inches this is. Then, measure along the center-front line of the pattern, from the top and mark point A, the number of inches from the neck, that you measured on the person. From this point, draw a line tailored waist that will blend in to the side of the neck. See line AB on the diagram, Fig. 32(b).

The lapped center-front closing: Usually, the front edges of a blouse lap an inch. This means that the edge of each front extends one-half inch beyond the center-front. The center-front is in the center of the hem.