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Use scale corresponding with bust measure.

Is in five pieces: Front, Back, Collar and two Sleeve portions.

The two fronts are cut together, to avoid a seam down the front of the drapery.

It is easily drafted if care is taken to follow the lines and figures given on the diagram, Each piece is numbered. Study the draft carefully before commencing.

The left side is sewed together with the back drapery,

Lay four upward turning plaits on right side, and fastened to the back drapery, as shown on the figure,

The bow of ribbon can be omitted, if preferred.

The back and side back are drafted together, as shown on diagram.

The line running diagonally from 24¾ on base line to 6½ on waist line, extending to 9⅝ on waist line, is laid in five side plaits, turning toward center of back, and fastened firmly to center of back.

Lay six side plaits on each side, on cross measure line, running from 32¾ on base line to 19¾; on the opposite side of draft. When plaited, press carefully and tack to tape, to stay the plaits. Omit the tacking at the bottom.