FIG. 3 AND 4. THE WAIST PATTERN.
Commence by drawing line O on the edge of a sheet of paper from point O to F, and one line C at right angles with it from O to N.
From O go down three-fourths of an inch for the actual top of back.
From O to C is one-quarter of the breast-measure, which for a 36 bust would be 9 inches, and from C over to 16 draw line D ([see Fig. 4]) at right angles with the back line.
Next, measure from ¾, or the top of back down to F, the length of back, from socket bone to the natural waist and from F draw a line over to the front at T.
From F go in 1½ inch, and draw a line for the centre of the back, from ¾ at top to 1½ at the bottom.
From O over on the top line, place 2 inches to the point marked ⅛. This will be about right for all medium sizes. For large sizes, over 40 breast, make it 2¼ inches to 2½ inches and for sizes under 30 breast-measure let it be 1½ to 1¾ inches. It will make no difference in the fit what this width may be, as it only affects the appearance of the shoulder-seam. A little practice, however, will enable any one to apply the right width.
In the middle, between O and E ([see Fig. 4]), fix point B, and in the centre, between B and E, locate point C, and draw lines B and G from both points.
Starting at E, measure over to S one-third of the breast, which is 6 inches for a 36; and add to it one inch, which fixes S; and from S to H place one-fourth, or 4½ inches. All fractions and divisions that we use in explanation are based on the breast-measure, and are found already divided on the square.
At S and H draw lines up, as shown. Where lines S-J and B-J cross, begin by drawing another to the top, at A.