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Use scale corresponding with the bust measure.

Is in seven pieces: Front, Back, Front Drapery, Rolling and Standing Collar, and two Sleeve portions.

Is cut with a polonaise back and basque front, with a long drapery in front, as shown in the figure.

To make the front of the basque as represented here, draft the front the same as any other front; trace on the dotted line running diagonal from 3½ on ½ cross measure line, down to 10½ on base line, turn away and join the rolling collar, and let it extend to the center of the buck. The V in the front is made of any material, Either plaited or plain velvet combines with any material, and gives the costume a very rich and stylish finish,