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 the person from the neck down the center-back the desired depth. See how far this will bring the skirt from the floor in the back. Then, measure the same distance up from the floor in the front and, from this point measure to the neck.

Apply the front measurement along the line AB and draw a line at right angle to the center-front line at the bottom, as line BC. Apply the back measurement along the line FG and draw a line at right angle to the center-back line at the bottom, as line GH.

Decide how wide you want the front of the dress at the lower edge and apply this amount along the line AC. Draw a line from this point to the armhole. Also, in the back, mark the desired width at the lower edge along line GH and from this point, draw a line to the bottom of the armhole.

Now you are ready to true up the lower edge. Trace the sides and bottoms of the front and back onto another piece of paper. Cut out these sections along the armhole, underarm seam and bottom. Bring the two pieces together at the underarm seam, matching the edge at the armhole. Draw a curve, free hand at the bottom that blends into the lower edge lines near the center-front and [ 24 ]