PATTERN MAKING 
 
 
    Corset Cover Pattern (Fig. 4o).-To design from Drafted Shirtwaist 
Pattern.-Place the back and front of the pattern on a sheet of paper, so

that the center back is on one edge, the center front on the opposite edge.

 
                                Back 
           AB equals one-half neck measure minus two inches. 
           CD equals one-quarter shoulder line. 
           BD equals neck curve. 
           EF equals one-half inch. 
           G H equals three-quarter inch. 
           FH equals new waist line. 
                                Front 
           AB equals one-half neck measure minus two inches. 
           CD equals one-quarter shoulder line. 
           GH equals three-quarter inch. 
           EH equals new waist line. 
   Trace Pattern.-Centre back, centre front, waist, neck, armhole and 
underarm lines. Cut pattern out on tracing. Patterns can also be developed

from conunercial patterns in the same way. 
    Drafted Penluni fnr C2nrqe* 
 
 
Cover (Fig. 41) .-A draft for a 
peplum is given below. If desired, 
the same can be used for yoke pat- 
tern for skirt or drawers, using 
any depth desired. 
  Measures Required     Practice 
  Waist ............. 24 inches 
  Depth of Peplum   ... 4 inches 
  To Draft Peplum   ... 8 inches 
      AX equals line of indefinite 
            length. 
      AB equals one-third of waist 
            measure. 
      BC equals curve  for   waist 
             (use AB as radius to 
             swing curve about one- 
             quarter circle). 
      BD equals one-half   waist 
            measure on BC. 
 
 
     BE equals depth of peplum, 
            four inches.               FiG. 41.-Draft of peplum pattern.

    ADF equals radius, equals AE. 
           EF equals curve for lower edge (AE as radius). 
           BE equals lengthwise thread of goods in cutting. 
 
    Night-gown Pattern Designed from Shirtwaist Patternt- 
The method of designing a night-dress pattern from a drafted shirt- 
waist pattern is also explained and illustrated (Fig. 42). The break 
 
 
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