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 Cut your lining pattern the same height but fit the front with a dart at the side-front as in the original diagram, Fig. 96.

For your foundation skirt, you can use either a straight gathered skirt or a two-piece one with a little fullness at the top. Remember when there are overskirts, that the foundation ought to be scant. You need contrast in size between the foundation and the tunics. Make straight patterns for the tunics, the desired depth and divide the bottoms into equal back of bodice waist points.

Cutting a Dance Frock: Figs. 99 and 100 show the pattern placed on the goods.

You will have a pretty effect if you use taffeta and tulle or taffeta and chiffon for such a dress. Or, you might substitute a Spanish lace overskirt instead of the tulle tunics.

Making a Dance Frock: The bodice is made with a lining, usually of china silk or net. (See Fig. 101.) Take up the darts in the front of the lining and make an open seam in the lining at the right underarm. The dress closes at the left underarm. Join the lower edge of the lining to center of an inside belt of grosgrain belting.

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