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195 LESSON 104.

CHILD'S SHORT CAPE.—SIZE TEN.

To begin this cape we draw lines as usual according to the measurements of the size. Begin to draw lines according to the waist line and hip length, which is from A to B and C to D. Follow this cape according to the size of the breast. After having all outlines complete and the width of back line, which is from B to I up to J; make a curved line from A to L for the back of neck and from L to J make a curved line out to the front to meet Z, which is the regular waist line. Curve a line from the front at O to meet at the back the regular waist line to Y; measure round from L to M and place the same for the front shoulder line from O to M, then sweep a circle by O from M to be finished at 2 and 3; from S to 4 is 3/4 inch up for a closed neck, and from 4 to 5; from V to W. Allow at 2 to 3, 1 inch for the button stand, and curve as shown on the diagram. Seams and bust measurement are measured as usual on this garment. From T to X is the breast measurement, and from X to V allow 3 inches for seams as usual. When more fullness is wanted for this cape in front, make a curve from U to Y to meet U to C. This will make the fullness in front. This cape has all seams allowed.