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Draft by scale corresponding with Chest measure taken over the coat.

Regulate length and size of waist by tape line.

Take measure for Sleeve from center of back to knuckle joint.

Deduct width of back piece — less one inch for seams — this gives length of sleeves. If length of sleeve by the scale corresponds with this measure, the length is correct; if not, change the scale line at wrist until it corresponds with tape measure, changing elbow line one-half the distance same direction.Regulate length to suit.