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Take chest, waist, L. of waist, elbow and L. of arm, measure down from A and regulate 2B waist joint to tape measurement.

To lay off front use same rule. If waist has been changed on back, change same amount on front.

Cut waistband, which is a straight piece of goods, about two inches wide to exact waist measure and gather fronts between points 1G and 3C and backs between points 2A and 3G, to fit waistband.