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There are four distinct points or places where the end of the rule must be placed and measurements made from.

Is the top of the side base line, where we commence measuring to get the length of garments and the points to strike the lines across from to get the width on.

Is where we lay our rule on the cross lines to get the points for width of garments, which start from the side base line wherever they occur on the diagram we are laying off.

In making measurements with our rule, which is five spaces in length, we measure all points given on the diagram we are laying off. By first getting the points straight down the side base line until we reach the end of the rule. Then at the end of the rule or the 5th space we mark a V as shown upon the diagram. Then we move the rule down its full length, placing the end of the rule at the point of the V we have just marked and commence measur- ing from that point again, just the same as if we were measuring from the starting point. The 5V occurs on all lines where the rule is not long enough to reach the number we require on the diagram, and by simply marking the V at the end and moving the rule down if on base line or ont if on eross lines, we can get any number of spaces we require.

The V always occurs on the diagram just as many times as it is necessary to move the rule to get all the points required.

Wherever you see the 5V on the diagram mark the V at the end of rule and move your rule down its full length and measure again from that point just the same as if the rule had not been moved from the starting point.

{{c|{{asc|THE FOURTH}}

Place we commence measuring from is the waist line. Length of waist vary on different persons of the same chest measure. And the only way the measure can be made correct is with the tape-line.

{{c|{{asc|WHEN IT IS CORRECTED}}}}

Place the end of the rule upon the corrected waist line and measure again from that point, in the same way that you have been instructed to measure from the base lines and the 5V.

{{c|{{asc|THE SPECIAL DIRECTIONS}}}}

Accompanying Diagram No. 1, first pattern in the book, fully explain this and tell you plainly how to make the waist line correct.

{{c|{{asc|TO EXPLAIN THIS FULLY.}}}}

On the backs of Diagram No. 1, first pattern in the book, we place the rule at the top on side base line and get the followng points for length. First point is B, then 1B, then 2, then 2F, then 3B, then 4E. Then we come to the 5V. Now just mark V at the end of rule and then move the rule down its full length, placing the end of the rule on the point of the V. Now mark points again same as you did above. Next point is 2A, which is waist-line, mark it and then follow the directions on changing waist line (if any change is necessary). And then place the end of the rule at the point where the corrected waist line is marked (as explained in the special directions with first diagram), and commence measuring your points again. Next point is 1F, next is 2, and next or last point is 2B. When all the points are marked on the base line, strike the lines across wherever they occur on the diagram and then take your rule and get all points upon the cross lines. When that is done take your scroll and apply it, connecting the points as directed in the directions for Applying the Scroll. And then mark off your seams and your diagram is completed.

{{c|{{asc|IN LAYING OFF THE SEAMS}}}}

Be careful and follow directions for seams closely.