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A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING


point G. Draw in the curve from E to F and on to G, keeping a continuous curve without awkward breaks. Notice that the upper part of the curve is more rounding while the lower half has a gentle slope to point G. It may help you to draw a straight line from E to F first and then fill in the curve.

Fig. (51) Diagram for making hood


Making the Long Cape: The finished cape in cashmere is shown in Fig. 52. Close the shoulder dart in the outside cape and in the lining as shown in Fig 53. Curve the stitching, reversing the curve at the outer edge and gradually running it off to nothing.

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