Now, decide how low it should be open, and draw the curved lines from T to Q, and from B to 9. The strap on shoulder can be made 1 or 2 inches wide. If a short sleeve is wanted flatten the sleeve-head about the same amount as was added to the shoulder over S to 10.
FIG. 7. BASQUE PATTERN.
This figure represents a short pointed basque as it can be produced by this System—whether by proportion or by measure. We have already fully explained the manner of producing all the upper portions of the draft in previous articles, and it is not necessary to go over it here again, it being the same as any other waist.
Fig. 7.
From the waist down we place whatever length is wanted in the back to get point J or line B. From 1 and 1½ lines are drawn down, and whatever is put on from S to back line must be also added from line at 30 to 28.
On a short basque the back line does not touch point J, it having less spring, and therefore the width of back, at S, is only a little more than at the waist, or about one-half inch on each side of the straight lines.
From J to 28 curve up, to taste. If wanted with a high curve at side, over the hips, it may reach above 28; and when desired straight around the bottom draw it along bottom line, or similar to a jacket, as shown on other Figures.
The side-body at bottom must start at S, level with 28, rising up towards R.