For all the garment the ease allowance must always be left before cutting out the pattern. 2. For symmetric designs where the right and left sides are alike, paper pattern for half front and half back only need to be made. For the bodice, start the drafting with the back part. For sleeves, full pattern must be drafted.

109 a bcd � � � e fgh i & j k l m ADHESIVE PAPER DRESS FORM 110 b. Put the shirt: or substitute, on the person and sew edges together so that the shirt fits smoothly and firmly on the figure. It should run up onto the neck to form a neckband, extend out over appear to form a smooth Armscye, and extend well below the widest hips. Pull the shirt down smoothly from shoulder, and paste a long strip of moistened tape closely around the normal waistline, overlapping tape ends to prevent slipping.