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MAKING SKIRTS THAT HAVE STYLE

two pieces. Fig. 19 shows the diagram after the block pattern has been laid on and the darts at the top and the side seam marked. This really gives you the pattern for a plain

Fig. (19) Diagram for two-piece skirt pattern

two-piece skirt. Use the dart for fullness at the top of the skirt. If you want more fullness, draw a line through the center of the side dart and throw half of it into the front and half into the back.

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