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 Fig. (51) Diagram for making long waisted pattern

Mark the width you want the front and back on these lines and connect the last mentioned points with the armhole. Trace the sides of the patterns onto another piece of paper, running the tracing wheel along the armholes, sides and lower edges. Cut out these two portions and bring them together, matching the sides and keeping the edges even at the armhole. Draw an even curve at the lower edge, running it into the original lower lines a few inches away from the center-front and [ 43 ]