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 it, then turn it over, keeping the center-front on the same line and mark around it again. Line AB, Fig. 91, is the center-front.

Fig. (91) Diagram for front of surplice waist pattern

Decide the depth that you want the neck opening and mark a point, as point D, Fig. 91. Draw lines from the side of the neck to this point. Continue the neck line of the right front over to the left underarm seam as line CDE, Fig. 91. In tracing the pattern, for one of the fronts, trace along line CDE, EF, FBG, GH, the armhole HI and shoulder IC. In cutting the pattern, allow seams at all edges. Both fronts will be cut alike in the goods.

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