The silhouette can be narrow, flared or bouffant; even straight skirts can vary from extremely tight and narrow at the hem to slightly A-lined. The length of a skirt is always important. To a certain extent it depends upon the wearers age and the occasion on which the garment is worn, but the length should always be in line with current trends.

Repeat for back. i. Trim neck and armscye edges smoothly and reinforce with 3-inch strips around cut edge. j. Trim bottom of form along marked line until it stands evenly on the table. Place bottom of form on paper and also mark around the hips, also mark center front and center back. Repeat the same for the neck. Cut cardboard from paper patterns and cut a 1� inch hole in the center of each. Fit the cardboard flush into the inside edges of the hip and neck and join to the form with 3 inch strips.