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 THE FOREPART SYSTEM.

Continue lines 9 and 17 across. Square line down from 103 and hollow waist from 10¼ to 11¼ 1 inch.

10¼ to 12¼, 2 inches.

Or it may be found by measuring back from 20 a trifle less than the across chest measure.

10¼ to 20, one-fourth breast plus ¾.

Find neck point by Registered Square or by sweeps.

Using the front shoulder measure less back neck and ¼ inch as the guide for length.

The shoulder point D is found by measuring up from 12¼ by the over-shoulder measure less ½, W, of back, less ¼ inch.

Make width of shoulder F to D a trifle less than ¾ to 6 of the back.

F to V, one-twelfth breast less ½ inch.

V to I, the same as F, V or to taste.

Mark off opening and full length to measure, allowing ¾ for making up.

Add ¾ inch button stand for S. B. or 2 to 21 inches for D. B., as per dash line