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 Using these new pieces as a basis on which to work. Straighten the line at the sides, as shown in Figs. 31 and 32. Also add an inch extension beyond the sides and an inch at the bottom for a turn-back. In cutting out the pattern for the yoke, allow seams at all edges, except the center-front and center-back.

In making a pattern for your lower skirt section, use the original diagram. (See Fig. 28.) Add an inch extension above yoke line. Place a piece of paper under it, trace along the yoke line AB, across the top of the first two gores, also along the center-front, across the bottom of the first two gores and up the side. Remove the piece and allow seams at the top