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80 LESSON NO. 44

CHILD'S MODEL

BEGINNING FRONT OUTLINES

To begin the child's model foundation lines for the entire body, which may be used for dress, coat or suit we are to employ the entire foundation from the neck to the ground as shown in juniors' sizes which will show a difference between the juniors' and child's body. Note the difference in height and that the very same spaces are used in equal divisions with one difference, that the spaces are somewhat shorter built for the child's model.

To begin foundation lines draw lines as usual and use spaces about ⅛ a of an inch shorter than spaces for juniors' sizes between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and you will find 7 equal spaces. Whatever amount of spaces you decide to make for child's outline from 1 to 2, etc. make the double spaces in width from 1 to X and X to 3. The line below 1 and 0, which is at 12 and 13 will be the resting line for the shoulder points. Take special notice of the important details necessary for child's size, which are as follows:

On a juniors' foundation ⅛ of the total height is raised from the bottom line up, which is from 8 to 7 showing the proper length of dress or coat. For child's size you will find two-eighths of the height, which is from 8 to 6, shows that for child's sizes, dress or coat, is to be a great deal shorter, whereby, the length of such garments will reach somewhat below the knee. This is important and should be carefully remembered in sketching outlines for children's garments.