Page:SpirellaCorsets page19.gif

 ¶ Measurements alone do not determine the model to be placed on your figure. They tell only half the story. The general contour of the figure (see illustration of types on pages 20 to 24), the fullness, or lack of fullness, in particular parts of the figure, also determine the model to be used. Fill in answers to all the questions asked under "Description of Figure" on the measurement blank. Each one is important in securing a good fit.

¶ Measurements must be taken, first around the figure; and second, above and below the waist line at different points; as indicated by letters on the diagrams "A" and "E".

¶ To establish waist line: when corset is properly laced and adjusted, place a string around the waist, usually at point of least circumference, though judgment must be used. Draw tightly and tie. This string must be left on the waist line until all the other measurements have been taken, as it is the foundation point for all the up and down measurements.

¶ (1). Waist, indicated by line 9-6-3 on diagram "A" is the distance in inches around the figure at the waist line.

¶ (2). Bust, indicated on diagram "A" by line l-1-1 and on diagram "E" by line 14-17-ll, is the distance in inches around the figure with tape drawn smoothly, not tightly, and passing just over point of shoulder blades at back, and over fullest part of bust.

¶ (3). Hip, indicated by line M-M and line N-N on both diagrams is the distance in inches with tape drawn tightly around hips, 6½ inches below waist line for medium length corsets, and both 6½ and 9 inches below for corsets of extreme length.

¶ The measurements above and below waist line are taken as follows:

¶ (4). Front clasp above waist, indicated by line 3-2 on diagram "A", is the distance in inches desired from the waist line to upper end of front clasp—not the top of the corset. On all corsets the cloth extends about one-half inch above the clasp to finish it properly and through which to run the draw tape.

¶ (5). Center bust, indicated by line 6-1 on diagram "A", is the distance in inches desired from the waist line to the center of the bust.

¶ (6). Under arm, indicated by line 9-l on diagram "A" and line 15-14 on diagram "E", is the distance in inches desired from the waist line to the top of corset directly under the arm. page nineteen