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THE PROPER WAY OF TAKING RISE MEASUREMENT.

In order to make clear how to obtain the rise measurement for women's or misses' underwear watch the above diagram which gives the position how such measurement can be taken. Have a proportional live model seated on a flat surface on a chair or table in an upright position and take the measurement from the hollow of waist which is illustrated on the above diagram at number 1 and take the measurement down to the flat surface of the chair or table which is illustrated by number 2. According to this instruction we obtain 12 inches for rise measurement for a person of normal height and medium hip measurement, such as 5 feet 6 inches. At the same time, it is necessary to know that this normal rise measurement will be only practical for close-fitting garments. Should we want to build garments for more comfortable wear, in such case, there should be an additional allowance of 6 inches to these 12 inches and we shall use 18 inches for a full length rise measurement.

In order to obtain the additional measurements which may be used in connection with the rise measurement continue with the outside length by taking a straight outside length from the hollow of waist down straight to the knee which will give for the average length 26 inches for a person of normal height. See table of proportions on the next page.