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 point B to the shoulder and mark C. Now you are ready to draw the curve. If a rather wide curve is desired draw a curve from the A line, commencing midway between points A and B, and extending up to C. If a higher or lower line is desired, locate the point A higher or lower on the diagram. From this point draw a line at right angles to front line and extend until it touches the C line. Curve a line, blending in on the new line and ending at point C. It is advisable to enlarge the armhole a little on a petticoat as shown by the dotted line marked D, which is a half inch from the outer shoulder point. (See Fig. 29.)



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