State exactly how many inches the corset should be above or below the waist line at a specific point. When ordering any changes in the front clasp, state exactly how many inches you want the front clasp to extend above, and how many inches below the waist line, do not say to make front clasp one inch longer or add one inch to the top or bottom of clasp. If you want a change made in the length of the groin, state exactly how long the groin should be from 6 to 7, and have your customer both stand and sit while taking this measurement. Do the same in taking measurements below the waist line for the front clasp. If extra fullness is to be put in the top of the corset, tell us at what point you want the fullness, whether in front of bust, side of bust, under arm or in the back, or whether You want this extra fullness distributed equally around the top. You may illustrate this on cuts "A" and "E" on SPECIAL AND CUSTOM ORDER BLANK. If you want a corset made higher in the bust, state whether you want it graded, down to standard height at the top of clasp and graded down to standard height under the arm. The same is true in regard to changes made in the lower part of the corset. If extra fullness is to be put in the lower half of the corset, state the exact point where this fullness is needed, whether the side of the hip, back of the hip or whether between 4 and 7 or 7 and 10 on Figure "A," or whether you want the extra fullness distributed equally all around If you want fullness taken out of the corset at the top or bottom give similar directions by stating the exact point at which you want the fullness taken out or whether you want it distributed all around the top or bottom, as the case may be.
100. CUP BUST SPECIAL.—We make several styles of corsets and waists carrying the cup bust special. (See Catalog.) These are built up and over and give form to the bust. Any extension in the height of the bust of those corsets not carrying cup busts would make the corset higher, but would not draw the top of the Corset in over the bust, cup shape, giving it the shape of the regular cup bust corset. Those desiring the cup bust corset must order one of the styles in the Catalog carrying this feature. On those corsets which do not take the cup bust special, we can add soft extension with draw tape if desired.
You must be explicit and exact in giving us instructions about Specials and changes to be made, if you are anxious to have a corset made as desired. We furnish you with Custom and Special Order Blanks on application; the explanations are very complete and will enable you to explain to us exactly what you want. You must study the Catalog, know the proportions, and how to take measurements when Ordering Specials. Continue to study and re-study these sections after you have commenced work.
101. Measurements for Specials must be taken with the greatest care and you should study the results, learning from your experience.
Always be explicit in your directions, and give the dimensions in inches, stating THE EXACT LENGTH THE CORSET IS TO BE BUILT ABOVE OR BELOW THE WAIST LINE AND THE EXACT NUMBER OF INCHES YOU WANT IT MADE AROUND THE TOP OR BOTTOM AT A PARTICULAR POINT. We do nothing by guess. If you fail to make your meaning clear, we must send your order back and write you regarding the matter. This delays your work and causes you, as well as ourselves, inconvenience and trouble.
