Make a trial layout by keeping weights or two pins per pattern, to make sure that cloth will be sufficient. Rules 6 to 9 must be borne in mind while making the trial layout. 5. Straight grain lines on patterns must be kept parallel to the fabric selvedge. To ensure this, measure and adjust the pattern so that both ends of the straight grain line are the same distance from the selvedge and pin the pattern to the fabric along the grain line arrows.

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.