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36 LESSON NO. 20

COMPLETE FOUNDATION FOR DRESS OR SUIT

The opposite diagram is showing the complete foundation for the entire height of the body which consists of 7 equal spaces on which we combine the blouse or waist part with the combination of the skirt as shown on the diagram, divided into 7 spaces in height and 2 spaces in width. In order to continue for any one of the garments, a dress or a suit, it is first necessary to note the entire foundation of the complete body from neck to the ground, which will be continued in the following lessons, which are described by diagram and description.

You will note the continuing lessons are strictly devoted for dress Note that in order to prepare a complete outline for a suit, it will be necessary to refer to this description and diagram just as well as we are now making use of it for a dress. The reason for making use of this particular foundation is to simplify the proper style creating the most simplest way and at the same time, to shorten the length of time for the further practice and doing away with all hesitation, which may occur from time to time.

In the further lessons you will no doubt, find complete foundation prepared without lines, which is to show that this foundation must be well memorized that no systematic lines are necessary.