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157 LESSON 72.

THE CIRCLE FLOUNCE SKIRT.

For this skirt we first draft the five-gore outline. After having the outline complete we measure up from the bottom, B to P, 6 inches; cross a line from P up to the hip point at the back of line F; measure from F to R 6 inches, in order to have the width of the circle; cross a line out from P to Q, then take one-half of P and F to make S. To make the circle, begin to curve from P to F by S; curve your circle from Q to R, also curve by S. This circle can be changed in width, and can also increase the back part only as shown on the diagram from R to X. This should be lost with a curve about one-half way, as shown lost to M; when cutting out this skirt trace first the circle and then cut out the gores of the skirt as usual. When cutting out the circle you should decide where it shall be placed; the proper place for this circle is at the front from P. If not wanted in the front it can begin at the inside front of the connection and can be made at T to Y. Y is one-half way to F and L. This circle shall always be placed across the skirt on a slant. Be careful to place the front of the circle to the front of the skirt. Allow all seams for this skirt as usual. This completes the circle flounce skirt.