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Rh LESSON 155.

GRADING RULES FOR SHIRT-WAIST SUITS AND DRESSES.

The grading for dresses should be followed for the upper and under part separately, meaning that the blouse should be graded according to the regular rule of grading, which has no connection with the lower part, and which is the skirt. No changes are made when grading as regards the connection of the blouse with the skirt. The rule for grading all different sizes can be found in each instruction or diagram separately which is in the list of contents. The grading for the lower part—which is the skirt—is also graded individually, which for all sizes can also be found in the list of contents. When grading for the lower part—which is the skirt—is also graded individually, which for all sizes can also be found in the list of contents. When grading a one-piece dress, use the same method as for grading a tight-fitting French seam lining, When increasing or grading the lower parts of the tight-fitting lining the same space should be graded all the way down—which is graded around the hip. No special allowance can be made regarding the width at the bottom.

The above rules will serve the purpose for all sections, which are: women's, misses', juniors' and children's dresses. Grading for separate shirt-waists is about the same as for blouses, which are to be found on the different pages.