HOW TO MAKE DRESSES
At this depth draw a line at right angle to the center-back line. Measuring from the new neck outline, mark points at the depth you want the collar all the way around. Then, draw the curve at the outer edge of the collar, free hand, blending it into the line squared from the center-back line. Make the point in the front blunt or deep, as desired. (See Fig. 36.) Make a square outline in the back, if desired. In cutting out the pattern, allow seams at all edges except the center-back.
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Fig. (36) Diagram for making collar pattern
To make the sleeve pattern, use your foundation sleeve pattern. Mark around it on another piece of paper, as shown in Fig. 37. Mark points half way between the top and bottom as points A and B. Draw a line between these two points. This gives you the lower edge of a sleeve that will come just to the bend of the elbow.
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