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62 LESSON NO. 33

STYLE OF COAT BACK VIEW

In making a back sketch it should be remembered that the back, as a rule, is sketched flat to see the entire effect of the back. This rule may be changed in showing an important part of the side view, which happens very seldom.

Remember, it is not necessary to sketch the back the same size as the front, but only on ½ the size and we, therefore, make use of the ½ inch spaces for this back foundation which has already been explained in the last stylish back view for a suit.

To begin note at 1 and 2 is beginning the arm effect where the sleeve begins to show its effect. This back is showing a kimono effect coat and the yoke effect below 1 and 2 is about 2 inches below the armhole. 3 and 4 is at the waist line where it shows a trifle shapy effect. This gives an idea that this is not a full coat but a half fitting coat. Then extend the lost fullness towards the bottom from 3 to 5 and 4 to 6. Follow the curving at the bottom according to the continuation of the cut-a-way effect of the front shown before this.