Drafting Cotton Garments and Mackinaws 1918

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The document discusses drafting methods for cotton garments and Mackinaws. It uses proportional measurements and the breast measurement as the baseline. It aims to provide a simple and reliable drafting system.

The introduction states that the drafting methods explained in the book are simple and can be easily understood. It aims to provide immediate and satisfactory results for the reader.

According to the index, the book covers preliminary instructions, drafting various garment styles like sack coats, work coats, mackinaws, and converting between styles. It also includes proportions.

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DRAFTING
Cotton Garments and cMackinaws
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Harry $imons
Technical Editor of The Clofhing,
Desig,nei~ & (^Manufacturer^ and
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cv4ufhoi~ of "Science of Grading,";


"'Designing, Overcoats" "^Drafting,
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^Pants and Overalls"; "Designing,


Sack Coats, Dress Coats and Vests"

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(Published by"

Tlie Cloftung, ^Desi^ner^ Company


70 Fiffh c4venue, cNew York City
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Introduction
HE drafting of Cotton Garments and Mackinaws sa

explained in this volume, is very simple and can be easily


(F understood by the ordinary layman.

( The system which is minutely described can be depended


upon to give the reader immediate and satisfactory results.

The author has endeavored to explain to the reader the


different allowances to be used on various style garments as
well as the variety of fabrics.

^ The drafts are all made by the proportionate method,


using the breast measure as the keynote and guide to obtain
the sectional measurements.

Ifl Every style garment can be created from the points des-

cribed in this book.

C| It is the intention of the author in publishing this book


to give to the Cotton Garment Industry a thoroly reliable

and simple method of drafting the various Cotton Garments


that they manufacture.

HARRY SIMONS, Author

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CI.A501987

OCT -1 1918
Page Two
Ind ex
Preliminary Instruction 4
Construction Lines for the Back 5
Drafting the Forepart 6-7
Drafting the Under Collar 8-9
Stock Sack Coat 10-11
Work Coat 12-13
Stout Work Coat 14-15
Barber's Coat - 16-17
No Collar Barber's Coat 18-19
Hunting Coat 20-21
Grocer's Gown 22-23
Military Blouse 24-25
Boys' Work Coat 26-27
Bar Vest 28-29
Three Buttoned Double Breasted
Shawl Collar Mackinaw 30-31
Drafting Shawl Collars 32
Making a Whole Back 33
Convertible Collar Mackinaw 34-35
Military Collar Mackinaw 36-37
Stout Mackinaw 38-39
Shawl Collar Mackinaw Raglan
Sleeve 40-41
Making Longs and Shorts from Reg-
ular Block 42-43
Mail Order Changes 44-45-46
Making a Box Back from a Regular
Sack Coat 46
Men's and Boys' Proportions 47
Books . 48
Patterns 48
School 48

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Page Three
Preliminary Instruction
HE drafts illustrated in this
book are either size 36 or 38,
except in the case of stouts,
which are drafted size 40.
These are considered the
model sizes that are generally
used in the "ready-made"
houses. When a model is per-
fected and passed upon, as is the usual custom,
it is then graded up and down to the various
sizes required.

For the Beginner


In drafting these garments, a knowledge of
the tailor square is absolutely essential other-
;

wise the student will become confused. When


^ cixtn of breast is quoted, the average student
will immediately say 1/6 of 36 is 6 inches. In
the case of drafting 1/6 of 36 is 1/6 of 18 on the
sixth scale, inasmuch as only one side of the
garment is drafted. The only place throughout
the system where this differs is on the breast
measure, where one-half of the actual measure
of draft is applied. For example, if the breast
measure is 36 inches, 18 inches is given.
All regular sack models are figured on a basis
of 5 feet 8 inches in height. The sleeve inseam
is figured 18 inches. The draft on creating
longs and shorts explains clearly how the
heights are figured.
A
full list of proportions will be found on the
last page of this book, which will act as a guide
to draft the various sizes.

In drafting for wholesale or "ready-made''


concerns, no short measures are necessary. The
proportions are figured on the average built
model for the given size of an average height
The system here taught will automatically bring
out the various sectional measures by using the
divisions of the breast measure.

Memorizing Imperative Diagram A


Itabsolutely imperative to memorize the
is
text of the first three diagrams, as the entire It is not a matter of guess or theory. It is
method is based on the points explained in them the results of twenty-five years' experience with
There are slight deviations on some of the othei the largest concerns in the country. No de-
drafts to get the desired effects. These changes signer or cutter need hesitate to use this system
are explained wherever they appear. Diagram A. This explains the location of the
Every point that is necessary in the drafting measurements taken.
<>fCotton Garments and Mackinaws will br Line A is the neck point.
found within the pages of this book. Some of Line B is the height of shoulder.
the best known designers attribute their success Line C is the breast line.
to the use of this system, as it is so simple and Line D is the waistline.
efficient. The best possible results as to bal- Line E is the seat line.
ance and fit have been obtained through it for Line F is the length of sack. If an overcoat,
years. the length is made accordingly.

Page Four
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Construction Lines for Drafting the Back K to 3 is 2 inches.


Square up from 3 to 7, which will establish
THIS draft explains the points on the back points 8 and 9.
for conservative Palm Beach sack coat. L is 1/3 of breast from H.
Allowances should be made for double L to 4 is % inch.
needle machine. Square up and down from 4.
Measurements: Breast 36 inches. 5 is squared from 4.
Draw line 2-A-G-B-C-D-E-F. 10 is squared from 4.
2 to A is %
inch. 6 is %
inch from 5.
B is A
X of 19 from A. This you will note is
figured on a basis of 2 sizes larger than the DRAFTING THE BACK.
breast measure. This only applies to the depth Continue from Diagram 1.
of scye. 12 is 1/6 of breast from A.
C is y2 of 19 from A. 13 is squared from 12.
D is 17% inches from A, y4 of the total 14 is % from 13.
height, 5 feet 8 inches. Draw line 2-14.
E is 23 inches from A. 15 is % inch from 8.
F is the full length, 30 inches in this case. Draw line 14-15.
G is half way between and B. A 16 is 1/12 of breast from 3.
Square out from points 2-A-G-B-C-D-E-F. 17 is % from 16.
H is % inch from D. 18 is y4 from 17.
J is %inch from F. Shape the line 15-18 and then draw the centei
seam and side-seam, which finishes the back.
Draw line G-H-F.
K is 1/3 of 18 from C. (Continued on next page)

Page Five
Drafting the Forepart
(Conservative Sack)
Diagram III

The back of this draft is drafted the same as


the previous diagram.
20 is 2/3 of 18 from C.
21 is 1% inches from 20.
Square up from 21 to 22.
22 to 23 is 1/6 of breast plus V2 inch.
Draw line 23-15.
23 to 25 is XA inch less than 14 to 15.
26 is %
from 25.
Shape the shoulder and armhole 26-23 and
26-27.
17 to X is % inch.
28 is %
inch from 4.
29 is 2*4 inches from 11.
30 is the length of side-seam of forepart
which is the same as 18-6.
Shape the side-seam, as illustrated.
31 is 18 inches from 24, %
of the actual
breast measure.
32 is 2V2 inches from 31.
33 is 1% inches from 32.
34 is squared from 33.
35 is 1/6 of breast from 34.
Shape the gorge 23-35.
36 is 2 inches from 35.
37 is squared from 33.
38 is %
inch from 37.
39 is squared from 21.
40 is squared from 37.
41 is obtained by sweeping the distance 23-30
from 30, using point 23 as a pivot.
42 is obtained by squaring line 38-39.
43 is 2/3 of the breast from 21.
44 and 45 are 2> x/ inches each from 43.
Shape the front and bottom, which completes
the draft.

Page Six
Diagram III

Page Seven
Drafting the Under Collar
Diagram IV

ALLbreasted,
sack coat
are drafted by
single or double
collars,
this method. The
leaf of the double breasted coats are made
one-quarter inch wider.
Extend the break A-B to C.
Draw line J-E parallel to A-B.
N to D is l x/4 inches.
D to J is Vi inch.
D to E is the width of back.
E to F is x/4 inch allowed extra for fullness.
Square up from F to K.
K to L is a/i inch.
C to K is 2%inches, the width of turnover.
This can be made in various widths.
B to I is % inch.
G H is XA
to inch.
Draw line K-H.
Shape the bottom part F-J-I-H and see that it
has the same run as the gorge D-B-G.
Draw lines B-C-L and L-M.
Shape the notch M-H, which completes the
under collar.

Paae Eight
Regular Sleeves
Diagram V
THIS sleeve can be used to all regular coat drafts.

The ball of sleeve gives about two inches fullness

for top sleeve and there should be 3-4 inch fullness for
undersleeve. Measurements: size 36 in. inseam 1 8 in.

DRAFT -1 H
,

Draw line ADCB.


A to D 1/12 of 18.
is
D to C is Vi of 18.
C to B is 18 inches, the inseam.
V is half way between C and D.
Square out from points ADCVB.
C to E is 1^4 inches.
EF is y2 of 18.
Square up and down from point F.
K is half way between J and A.
L is half way between A and K.
Shape the top sleeve F-K-E.
C to N and C to M
are 1*4 inches each.
Shape E-N.
B to O is % inch.
to R and to P are iVi inches each.
Draw lines M-R and N-P.
Shape the inseam of sleeve N-P.
to S is half of che bottom of sleeve plus %
inch.
Square down from Sto T.
S to Tinches.
is 1%
Shape the outside seam F-H-G-T, coming out
V2 inch at point G.
Shape the bottom T-O-P, which finishes the
top sleeve.
UNDER SLEEVE
F to Y is 1 inch.
Draw line J-U.
Shape the line Y-M.
Shape the inseam M-R and the outside seam
Y-T.
Draw the bottom T-R, which completes the
draft.

Paae Nine
Stout Sack Coat
Diagram VI
HIS draft is for a normal Stout figure, 5 ft. 7 in. in height. Full explanation is given as
T to the proper distribution of fat at the waist.
rized.
Every detail should be carefully memo-

MEASUREMENTS. X to Y is 2 x/2 inches.


Y Z is
to IV2 inches.
Breast 40 inches. Square up from Z to 7. .

Waist 40 inches. Draw line 5-U.


Length 31 inches. 26 is half way between 25 and U.
5 to 23 is %
less than 2 to 0.
DRAFTBACK. 7 to 6 is 1/6 of breast.
Draw line 6-4, dropping y2 inch from point 4.
Draw line ABCDEFGH. Shape the gorge 5-8-9.
A to B is % inch. Shape the armhole 23-24.
B to C is y4 of 21. Square down from Z to 12.
B to E is y2 of 21. 12 to 13
is 1 inch. (This is 1 inch for fat, or
D is half way between B and C. in otherwords, 2/3 or y2 of the fat is applied at
B to F is 17y2 inches. the front of the waistline.
B to G is 26 inches (seat line). The balance 1/3 of y2 of the fat is divided
B to H is the full length of 31 inches. equally between the side-seams of the forepart
Square out from points ABCDEFGH. and back.
F to isK inch.% In figuring the fat, the regular proportions
are 40 breast, 37 waist, and the proportions on
H to J is Vi inch.
Draw line A-K-J. a regular stout is 40 breast, 40 waist. The dif-
E to M 1/3 of 20 plus 2 inches.
is ference between the stout waist measure and
Square up from to P.M the regular waist measure is what we call fat;
M to L is %
inch. therefore you will note that on a 40 stout we
Square down from L to R. have inches of fat, ]/2 being applied to the
B to N
is 1/6 of 20 plus V2 inch. draft; that is, 1 inch at the front and y2 inch
N to is 1 inch. at the side-seams.
Draw line A-O. Square down from 13 to 16.
U to 2 is %
inch. The side-seams cross at point T.
Draw line 0-2. 21 to 20 is 2Y2 inches.
M to V
is 1/12 of breast. Draw line V-T-20-22, which is the same length
Come out 3
/4 inch from point V to the point of as V-T-S.
side-seam. 8 to 9 is 3 inches.

R to S is % inch. Make the notch of lapel 2% inches wide.


Draw line V-T-S, which completes the back. Z to 10 is 2y2 inches.
Shape lapel front and bottom.
Split the draft at point 19 to pocket at point
FOREPART. 17.
E to 3 is 2/3 of breast plus IV2 inches. Take in y2 inch plait at point 18, using point
Square up from 3 to 4 and down from 3 to 11. 17 as a pivot. This will open the Vee at point
4 to 5 is 1/6 of 20. 19, as required.
E to is X %
of breast (measure from the cen- Then straighten out bottom and fill in side-
ter seam of back). seam a trifle, which completes the draft.

Page Ten
Diagram VI

Page Elevi
Work Coat
Diagram VIII
draft all allowances are made for
this
IN double needle machine work. This being
the basic draft for all garments of this kind
shown in this volume, every point should be
memorized. Breast size 36.
THE DRAFT (BACK)
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G.
A to B is IV2 inches.
B to C is % of 19.
B to D is % of 19. (This measurement is al-
ways V2 of two sizes larger than the breast size.)
B to E is 17% inches.
B to F is 25 inches (seat line).
B to G is 31 inches.
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G.
G to H is 1 inch.
Draw line B-H.
B to J is 1/6 of breast plus % inch.
K to L is % inch on all sizes.
Draw line A-L.
D to M is 1/3 of 18 plus 2% inches.
Square up from M to N.
P is half way between N and line C.
Draw line L-P, as illustrated, extending the
point of shoulder 2 inch bevond line M-N
y
M to R
is 1/12 of breast.
R to S is 3/4 inch.
Draw P-S, the back part of arm hole.
M to O
is inch.%
Square down from O to T.
T to U is V2 inch.
Draw line S-14-U, which completes the back.
For a whole back take off Vx inch on line A-H.
THE FOREPART.
D to V is 1/3 of breast plus 1% inches.
Square up from to W. V
W to X
is 1/6 of breast. ways from points D-B and C.
X to 2 is 1%
inches. Line S-K is y2 way between B and C.
10 to 11 is 2 inch. y J to F is % inch less than V2 of 18.
Draw line 2-X-P and 2-11. Square down from F to L and up from F to E.
2 to 11 is V4 inch less than L to P. A to H is 1/3 of the distance of A to E.
Shape the arm hole, 11-S. Draw line H-J.
Point 12 is y2 inch from line O-T. D to P is y2 inch less than D to F.
14 to 13 is 2y4 inches. Square down from P to S.
Shape the side seam, S-12-13, which is the Shape line F-J-P.
same length as S-14-U. K is V2 inch from line E-L.
D to Y is 19 inches, or y of two sizes larger C to M is 6% inches.
than the breast. C to N is 6% inches.
Y to Z is 2y2 inches. Draw line F-K-M and line P-O-N.
Z to 3 is iy2 inches. Hollow bottom 1 inch at point C.
Square up from 3 to 4 and down from 3 to 9. Shape the bottom N-M, which completes the
2 to 6 is 1/6 of breast. sleeve.
Square down from 6 to 7, which is 1/6 of THE COLLAR
breast. Draw line 1-2-3.
Come out IV2 inches from point 7 for stand. 1 to 2 is 3/4 inch.
Come in % inch at point 9 to get run of front. 2 to 3 is 8%
inches.
Shape neck and front as illustrated. Square down from points 1-2-3.
The buttons are placed 1*4 inches from front 3 to 6 is 1 inch.
edge. 6 to 5 is 4 inches.
THE SLEEVE Square out from points 6 and 5.
Draw line A-B-C. 4 to 8 is 1inch.
B to D is y4 of 19. Shape lines 2-6 and 8-5 as illustrated, which
D to E is 1/12 of 19. completes the collar.
B to C is 1 inch more than the inseam of For other sizes of collar, the collar is to be
sleeve,which is 19 inches in this case. made Vs inch longer of shorter, as the case
Square out from point A and square both may be.

Pane Twelve
Diagram VIII

Page Thirteen
Stout Work Coat
Diagram XI

CHANGES made from a regular work coat to


a stout work coat are somewhat similar to
the changes made from a regular sack coat
to a stout sack coat (as explained in a previous
diagram), with the exceptions that the under-
arm vee is not split thru the pocket, but is
opened up one-half inch. A cut is made from
12 to 14 and the coat is spread at point 12, %
inch. The diagram here illustrated is for size
42 breast, 42 waist. From 8 to 9 one inch is
given for the fat, the balance is added at the
side seams at points S and T. The collar is
drafted similar to the regular work coat collar.
The sleeve should be made 1 inch shorter than
the regular work coat sleeve.

Page Fourteen
Diagram XI

Paqe Fifteen
Barbers' Coat
Diagram X
THIS garment is made with a military stand- THE FOREPART
ing collar which buttons to the neck. The D to W is V2 of breast.
top patch should be made 5 x/2 inches wide W to X is 3% inches for button stand and
and 6V2 inches deep. The lower patch should be make-up.
made 6V2 inches wide and 8V2 inches deep. An Square up from X to Y and down from X to
13.
extra allowance should be made for seams. The D to U is 2/3 of 19, plus 1% inches.
button stand is 1V4 inches from the edge. To Square up from U to V.
use this pattern for a double-needle machine, an Z is half way between Y and V.
extra allowance of 54 inch should be made at Z to 3 is V4 inch.
Draw line 3-0.
the shoulder and side-seam of forepart. The 3 to 5 is 54 less than to 7. K
same sleeve can be drafted for this garment as 5 to 6 is %
inch.
is used and explained with the work coat dia- Shape the shoulder 6-3 and the armhole 6-Q.
gram. Breast size 38, waist 35 inches. 11 to 9 is 2 1/4 inches.
T to 8 is y2 inch.
Shape the side-seam Q-8-9-10.
THE DRAFT Q to 10 is the same length as Q to S.
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H. Y to 2 is 1/6 of breast.
A to B is 54 inch. 2 to 4 is 154 inches.
B to C is % of B to D. Shape the gorge 3-4-2.
B to D is y2 of 20. 12 to 13 is iy2
inches.
B to E is 17% inches. 13 to 14 is y2 inch.
B to G is 24 inches. Shape the front 2-X-14.
B to H is 31 inches or full length. Shape the bottom 14-10, which completes the
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H. forepart.
B to J is 1/6 of 19 plus y2 inch.
THE COLLAR
Square up from J to K.
J to K is 1 inch. Draw line 20-21.
Draw A-K. 20 to 21 is 8% inches.
E to F is % inch. Square down from 21 to 24.
H to I is % inch. 21 to 23 inch.
is 1
Draw the center seam B-F-I. 23 to 24 is 1% inches.
D to L is1/3 of 19. Draw line 20-26-23.
L to M is254 inches. 20 to 22 is y2 inch.
Square up from to N. M Square down from 22 to 25.
O is halfway between N and line C. 22 to 25 is 1%
inches.
O to 7 is 54 inch. Draw line 24-25.
Draw line K-7. Shape the top 23-20, hollowing out 54 inch at
F to T is 1/3 of 19 plus 1 inch. point 26.
Square down from T to R. Shape the bottom 24-25, filling out 54 inch at
R to S is V2 inch. point 27.
M to P is 1/12 of 19. Draw lines 20-25, which completes the col-
P to Q is V2 inch. lar. For other sizes the collar should be made
Draw lines 7-Q and Q-T-S, which finishes the Vs inch longer, making the finished product 4
1

back. inch larger for each size.

Page Sixteen
Diagram X

Page Seventeen
No Collar Barber's Coat
Diagram XI

HERE show a draft made similar


I
work coat with the exception that
to the
it does
not button to the neck and has no lapel.
The sleeve can be drafted either in one or two
pieces as explained in the regular sack coat and
the work coat. The same allowances are made
thruout the draft for make-up and seaming as
in the work coat. A narrow neck piece about
two inches wide can be made to finish off the
top of back. The facing of the forepart should
be made so that it will be the same width at the
top from point of shoulder so that it will cor-
respond with the neck piece of the back. Breast
size 36.
From point 4 to 11 is 1% inches.
Point Y to 9 is 1/6 of 19 plus 1*4 inches.
Shape the shouider 10-9 as illustrated then
shape the neck 9-11. The rest of the draft is
the same as explained in the work coat.

Page Eighteen
Diagram XI

Page Nineteen
Hunting Coat
Diagram XII

SIMILAR to the work coat, this garment is


drafted, and is intended to be made of cot-
ton materials, such as khaki and the like.
The back is split from Q to D, and at the waist
from W to I. Allow a %-inch seam on each side
of the split; a 1-mch inverted plait should be
made as illustrated from point 30 to 31. The
belt is made to go all around and to sew down
on the back covering the center waist seam.
The pockets are made with box plaits. The col-
lar is made similar to the work coat collar as
explained in the previous diagram.

Page Tzventy
Diagram XII

Page Twenty-one
THE FOREPART
Grocers' Gown Square up from V to Y.
Y to 3 is 1/6 of breast plus l x/4 inches.
Diagram XIII Square up from 3 to Z.
3 to Z is V2 inch.
DRAFTED two sizes larger than the regular Draw line Z-P.
sack coat draft is the gown here illus- 7 to Z is Y4 inch less than L to Q.
trated and described. This draft is made Drop point 7 three-eighths inch and shape
with a swinging collar similar to the work shoulder 7Z and armhole 7R.
coat. With a few common sense changes this H to 12 is 1/6 of breast.
draft can be used for auto dusters, doctor's Draw line R-12.
gowns and the like. D to W is y2 of 20.

Size 38. W to X
is 4V4 inches.
Square up from X
to R and down from X to 8.
4 to 6 is Ys of breast.
THE DRAFT Square out from 6 to 13.
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G. 6 to 5 is 2 inches.
A to B IV2 inches.
is Shape the gorge Z-5.
B C is y4 of 21.
to Point 8 is IY2 inches from line G.
B D is y2 of 21.
to 8 to 9 is V2 inch.
B E is 17% inches.
to Shape the front 6-9 and the bottom 9-12,
B F is 25 inches.
to which completes the forepart.
B G is the full length or 46 inches.
to For double needle machine, allow Y& inch lap
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G. at shoulder and side-seam of forepart. For a
G to H
is 1^4 inches. whole back, take off Y inch from center seam.
Draw line A-H.
B to J is 1/6 of 20 plus % inch. THE COLLAR
Square up from J to L.
K to L is % inch. 20 to 21 is 8V2 inches.
Draw line A-L. Square down from 21 to 23.
D to M is 1/3 of breast plus 2 x/4 inches. 21 to 22 is l 3/4
inches.
Square up from M to N. 22 to 23 is 4 inches.
P is half way between and N. Draw line 22-20.
P to Q is % inch. Square down from 20 to 24.
Draw line L-Q. 20 to 24 is 4 inches.
D to V is 2/3 of breast plus 1% inches. 24 to 25 is iy2 inches.
R is way between
half M and V. Draw lines 23-25 and 22-20, hollowing V2 inch
Square down from R to S. at point 26.
S to U is Ys of breast. Draw lines 20-25 and 22-23, which completes
Draw lines Q-R and R-U, which completes the collar.
the back. Use the same sleeves as the work coat.

Page Tzuenty-two
Diagram XIII

Page Twenty-three
y

Military Blouse
Diagram XIV

FOR double needle machine an extra allow- THE SIDE-BODY


ance of Vs inch should be made on all seams
garments made from this draft. It is
of D to 8 is V2 of 18 plus V-/2 inches.
adaptable for cotton materials, such as khaki, Q to R
is y> inch.

duck, etc. The back should be made whole. R to S is 3/4 inch.


One-quarter inch should be taken off from A to U to 13 is 1 inch.
H. The sleeve draft is made similar to the sack V to 14 is I 1/? inches.
coat sleeve and the collar is drafted similar to Shape the side seam S-K-13-14-15, making it
military collar, as explained on the barber's the same length as the back side seam.
coat draft. 13 to 10 is y4 of 18 plus y4 inch.
Measurements Breast, 36 inches waist, 32
: ;
Draw line S-8, then shape the seam 8-10-11-12.
inches; length, 28 inches. Shape the bottom, 12-15, which completes the
side-body.

THE DRAFT THE FOREPART


Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G. D to Y is 2/3 of 18.
A to B is y4
inch. Y to Z is 1%
inches.
B to C is y4
of 19. Square up from Z to 2.
B to D is y2
of 19. 2 to 3 is 1/6 of 18 plus V2 inch.
B to E is I6V2 inches. Z to 4 is y4 inch.
B to F is 22 2 inches. Draw line 4-N.
B to G is the full length, or 28 inches. 5 to 6 is inch.%
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G. Shape the shoulder, 6-4, and the arm hole, 6-7.
G to H is iy4 inches. 10 to 9 is 1 inch.
Draw line A-H. 16 to 11 is 1 inch.
B to I is 1/6 of 18 plus V2 inch. 12 to 17 is iy2 inches.
Ito J is inch. % Shape the side seam, 7-9-16-17.
Draw line A-J. D to 18 is 18 inches.
K
D to is 1/3 of 18. 18 to 19 is 4 inches.
K to L is 2 inches. Square up from 19 to 20 and down from 19
Draw line L-M. to 26.
N ishalf way between Q and M. 3 to 21 is 1/6 of 18.
is x/2 inch from N. 21 to 23 is 1/6 of 18.
P is 5/4 inch from 0. 23 to 24 is 1 inch.
Draw line J-P. 28 to 29 is inch. %
1 to U is 1/6 of 18 plus V2 inch. Square 27-29-26, then shape the neck, front
H to Wis y4 of 18. and bottom as illustrated.
Shape the side seam Q-X-V-W, which finishes The pocket is made 11 inches from the breast
the back. line Z.

Page Twenty-four
XO 21

Diagram XIV

Page Twenty-five
Boys' Work Coat
(Age 12)

Diagram XV
MADE similar
draft except
to the
that
men's work coat is this
it is drafted by boys'
22 to 23 is 1% inches.
Square up from 23 to X.
proportions. The identical idea as the X to 25 is 1/6 of 14%.
men's coat is carried out in every detail. On 25 to A
is 1%
inches.
the last page of this book will be found a com- A
to 26 is %
inch,
plete list of boys' proportions with which any Draw line 26-27-16.
size can be drafted. With the system laid out 27 to 28 is %
inch.
as explained in this draft the reader should be Shape the shoulder 28-26.
able to draft any of the various style garments 19 to 36 is %
inch.
for boys. 20 to 37 is %
inch.
Measurements Breast, 29 inches
: ; waist, 27 Shape the side seam 36-37-38, making it the
inches; neck, 13 inches. same length as the back side seam.
50 to 24 is %
of the breast, or 14% inches.
THE DRAFT 24 to 29 is 2%
inches.
29 to 30 is 1%
inches.
Draw line 1-2-3-4-5-6. Square up from 30 to 31 and down from 30-29.
1 to 2 is 1 inch. 8 to 33 is 1/6 of 14%.
2 to 3 is %
of 15. 33 to 34 is 1/8 of 14%.
2 to 4 is %
of 15, which is one-half of one 33 to 32 is 1 inch.
size larger than the breast measure. 35 to 39 is 1%
inches.
2 to 5 is 14 inches. 39 to 40 is %
inch.
2 to 6 is 25% inches, the full length. Shape the gorge front and bottom, which com-
Square out from points 1-2-3-4-5-6. pletes the draft.
6 to 7 is %
inch.
Draw line 1-7. THE COLLAR
From 2 to 8 is 1/6 of 14%.
8 to 9 is % inch. Draw line 41-42.
Square up from 9-11. 41 to 42 is %
of the collar plus % inch, which
10 to 11 is %
inch. is 7 inches in this case.
Draw line 1-11. Square down from points 41-42.
4 to 12 is 1/3 of 14%. 42 to 43 is 1 inch.
12 to 13 is 1/12 of 14% plus inch. % Draw line 41-43.
Square up from 13 to 15 and down from 13 43 to 44 is 3 inches.
to 14. 44 to 45 is i/i inch.
16 is half way between 15 and line 3. 41 to 46 is 3% inches.
16 to 17 is %inch. Square out from 46 to 47, which is 1% inches.
Draw line 11-17. Draw line 41-47, then shape the lines 43-41
13 to 18 is 1/12 of 14%. and 45-47, which completes the collar.
18 to 19 is % inch. To figure the front waist measure you will
14 to 21 is %inch. find the following rule very practical, especially
Shape the side seam 19-21, hollowing out % on smaller sizes.
inch at point 20. From 51 to 52 is %
of 13%, the waist measure.
52 to 53 is 1% inches and square down from
53 to 59.
THE FOREPART The balance of the draft remains the same,
4 to 22 is 2/3 of 14%. as previously explained.

Page Twenty-six
Diagram XV

Page Twenty-seven
Bar Vest
Diagram XVI

ON the bar vest here illustrated all allow-


ances are made for double needle machine
16 to 17 is l 3/4 inches.
Square up from 17 to 22.
stitched seams. The regular sack coat or 18 is half way between 17-11.
work coat sleeves can be used with this vest. 19 is y2 of 16 from 7. This is y2 of the waist.
Breast size, 36; waist, 32 inches, length, 26V2 19 to 20 is iy4 inches.
inches. Shape the side seam 18-20-21.
41 to 27 is 18 inches.
THE DRAFT 27 to 28 is 2Y2 inches.
28 to 29 is 1 inch.
Draw line 1-2-3-4-5-6.
Square up from 29 to 30 and down from 29
1 to 2 is %
inch.
to 38.
2 to 3 is %, of 19.
V
22 to 23 is 1/6 of 18 plus 2 inch.
y
2 to 4 is 2 of 19.
23 to 24 is y4 inch.
2 to 5 is the waist length, 17% inches.
Draw line 24-25-13.
5 to 6 is 3 inches.
Square out from points 1-2-3-4-5-6. y
25 to 26 is 2 inch.
Shape the shoulder, 26-24, and arm hole, 26-18.
5 to 7 is %
inch.
y
35 to 36 is 2 of 16.
Draw line 1-7, then shape the centre back
36 to 37 is 2 iiiches.
seam. Shape the side seam, 18-37-40, making it V2
2 to 8 is 1/6 of 18 plus % inch.
inch less than the back side seam.
8 to 9 is 1 inch.
23 to 32 is 1/6 of 18.
Draw line 1-9.
4 to 10 is 1/3 of 18. Square down from 32-33, which is 1/6 of 18.

10 to 11 is 2V2 inches. 33 to 34 is % inch.


Square up from 11-12. 38 to 39 is l 3/4 inches.
14 is half way between line 3 and 12. Shape the neck, front and bottom, which com-
pletes the forepart.
14 to 15 V2 inch.
is
Draw line 9-15. The collar of this draft should be made sim-
41 to 16 is 2/3 of 18. ilar to the military collar of the barber's coat.

Page Twenty-eight
Diagram XVI

Page Twenty-nine
rhree Button Double Breasted Shawl Collar Mackinaw
Diagram XVII

YOU
basis
will note that this coat is drafted on a
of two sizes larger than the sack
Square down from J to K.
K to 5 is 3
/4 inch.
coat. Every point should be carefully Shape the side-seam N-8-5.
studied and memorized as this draft is the Plait in back inch as illustrated by
*.:% 17-18.
foundation of the mackinaw drafts that follow.
Measurements: Breast 38 inches, length 33 THE FOREPART
inches.
C to R is 2/3 of 20 plus 1% inches.
THE DRAFT Square up from R to V.
V to X
1/6 of 20 plus V2 inch.
is
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F. Drop shoulder V4 inch at point X;
A to B is *4 of 21 plus % inch. Draw line X-10.
B to C is %
of 21. 10 to X is'% less than P to 11.
A to D is 17% inches. Shape the shoulder 10-X and the armhole
A to E
25 inches.
is 10-9.
A to F
the full length or 33 inches.
is 8 to 7 is V2 inch.
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F. 13 to 12 is 2V2 inches.
F to G is IV-i inches. Shape the side-seam 9-7-12-6, making it %
Draw line A-G. more than the side-seam of back.
A to O is 1/6 of 21 plus % inch. C to S is 20 irches.
Square up from O to P. S to T is 3% inches.
to P is IV2 inches. T to U is2% inches or V2 of button stand.
C to H is 2/3 of 20 plus 2 inches. Square up from U to W and down from U
Square up from H to L. to Z.
M is half way between L and line B. W to 14 is 1/6 of 20.
M to 11 is inch.% Draw 15-14.
Draw line P-ll. Shape the gorge X-14 jnd the front 14-4.
H to N
is 1 inch. Sweep from point X, using X-6 as a radius to
Square out inch from
1 N to point 9. establish point Z.
Draw line 11-N. Shape the bottom 4-6, which completes the
H to J is V2 inch. draft.

Page Thirty
Diagram XVII

Page Thirty-one
Drafting Shawl Collars
Diagram XVIII
THERE explain how shawl collars for macki-
naws are drafted. If the stand is made %
inch wider than that here illustrated, the
collar should be drafted without the addition
on Back and Forepart.
Add ZA inch of stand on back, as illustrated.
A to E is % inch.
B to D is 3A inch.
Draw line E-D.
Shape the shoulder D-C.
Add the % inch on forepart, as illustrated.
F to H is % inch.
Shape the gorge H-G-R.
COLLAR
Extend the break J-G to L.
S to L is the width of back plus V4 inch.
Square down from L to M.
L to M is Vs of breast.
Draw line M-N.
N is %
inch from G-H.
Square up from M to P.
M to is % inch, the width of stand.
Draw line O-G, the break.
to P is V-fa inches.
P to Q is V2 inch.
Draw line M-Q.
Shape the under-seam of collar M-C-K, as il-
lustrated.
Shape the outside seam of collar Q-R-K, which
completes the draft.

Page-Thirty-two
Making A Whole Back
Diagram XIX

THIS shows how to make a whole back from


a seam back. ABCDEHFG the regular
is
back. Draw line B-D. Place the back as
indicated, so that the top and bottom point of
the center seam will just touch the line B-D.
Then split the back at the waist line from H to
C, and take in %-inch plait as indicated by lines
1 and 2. This will bring the entire center seam
along the line B-D.
Reshade the side-seam F-6. Then add % inch
i c
from 6 to E, the original length of side-seam. TtIlJ(JtI<I/aiirar*rmn.n~ - ~
For a whole back, take off ^4 inch as indi- 3 3
cated by the line 4-5.
This back can also be used on striped goods
with a center seam by not taking off the seam,
as described heretofore.

Page Thirty-three

Convertible Collar Mackiaw


Diagram XX
THIS draft made two sizes larger than the
is Shape the shoulder and armhole X-Y and
the regular sack coat draft. For double Y-Q.
needle machine work bear in mind an extra 2 to 25 is 2% inches.
allowance must be made at the shoulder, side Take out Y inch at point Q.
and center back seams. Measurements: Then shape the side seam Q-S 2-3, making it

Breast 36 inches, Length 34 inches. the same length as the side seam at the back.
5 is 19 inches from line A-H.
THE DRAFT 5 to 6 is 2% inches.
6 to 7 is 1% inches, which gives us the center
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G. line.
A to B is an inch and a half. Square up from 7 to 9 and down from 7 to 14.
B to C is Ya of 20 inches. 7 to 8 is 3 inches or %
the button stand.
B to D is % of 20. Square down from 8 to 15.
B to E is 17% inches. 17 is 3 4
inch below the waist line.
B to F is 24 inches. Square 16-17-18.
B to G is the full length or 34 inches. 9 to 10 is % of. 19.
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G. Square out from 10 to 12.

E to H is % inch. X to 11 is 14 of 19.

G to I is % inch. 11 .to 28 is 3% inches.


Shape the neck, lapel front and bottom, which
Shape the center seam A-H-I. completes the forepart.
A to J is 1/6 of 36 plus % inch.
J to K is % inch.
THE COLLAR
Draw line A-K.
D to L is 1/3 of 19. 8 to 13 is 3%
inches.
L to M is 2 inches. X to 20 is inch. %
Square up from M to N. Draw the crease line 13-20 31.
O is half wav between N and line C. 20 to 21 is the same width as top of back K
M to P is 1/12 of 19. to A.
P to Q is 3A inch. Square down from 21-23.
Draw line O-Q. 21 to 23 is 1/6 of 19.
Square down from M to R. Draw which comes Ya inch
line 23-22, below
S to T is %
inch. line X-ll, the neck.
Shape the side seam Q T R, which finishes Square line 22-23-27.
the back. 27-26 is Ya inch.
Shape the back 23-26.
THE FOREPART 23 to 24 is \Ya inches, the stand.
24 to 25 is y2 inch.
U is 2/3 of 19 from D. 25 to 26 is 3 inches.
U to V is IV2 inches. 28 to 30 is inch. %
Square up from V to W. Shape the bottom of collar 23-11-30.
X to W is 1/6 of 19 plus 1 inch. Draw the brake 24-22 and 25-11.
Draw line X 0. Shape the outside line 26-30, which completes
Z to Y is % inch. the draft.

Page Thirty-four
Diagram XX

Page Thirty-five
;

Military Collar Mackinaw


Diagram XXI

THIS draft
tual breast
is made
3 inches larger than ac-
measure.
It is drafted a size
11
Draw
is half
line V-ll.
way between P and S.

still larger for the better grade goods for ; V to 10 is Yk inch less than N to P.
cheaper make two sizes will do, similar to the Shape the shoulder 10-V and the armhole
shawl collar draft, as explained in a previous 10-13-R.
diagram. Measurements : Breast size, 38 inches Take out Y inch at point R.
length, 34 inches 4 to 5 Y inch.
is
6 is 2y2 inches from line H-K.
DRAFT Shape the side-seam R-4-6-7 and make it %
inch longer than R-O.
Draw line M-A-C-B-D-E-F. W is y2 of breast, or 20y2 inches from line
M to A
is inch. % M-G.
A to C is y4 of 21. W to X 2y2 inches.
is
A to B is y2 of 21. X to Y2 inches.
is
A to D
is 17% inches. Square up from Y to 1 and down from to 17. Y
A to E is 24 inches. 1 to 2 is 1/6 of 20y2 .

A to F is the full length, or 34 inches. V to 3 is y4 of 2oy2 .

Square out from points M-A-C-B-D-E-F. Shape the gorge and front, V-3-9-15-16.
F to G is 1V4 inches. Sweep from point V-7 to 17.
Draw line A-G. Draw line 17-16.
A to L is 1/6 of 21 plus Y% inch. Shape the bottom, as illustrated, which com-
Square up from to M. I; pletes the forepart.
L to M
is 1% inches.
B to I is 1/3 of 20y2 plus 2 inches. THE COLLAR
Square up from I to J.
P is halfway between S and J. The collar for a size 38 should measure 15y2
Draw line N-P. inches. The under-collar should be drafted 1
I to Q is 1/12 of 21. inch larger, making it measure finished 16y2
Q to R is 3/4 inch, inches.
Draw line P-R. Draw line 1-2-3-4.
I to H is % inch. 1 to 2 is iy2 inches.
Square down from H to K. 2 to 3 is 8y2 inches.
K to O is iy inches. 3 to 4 is inch. %
Draw R-0.line Square down from points 1-2-3-4.
Shape the bottom, G-0. 3 to 6 is 1/12 of 20y2 .

For a whole back take off Yi inch on line M-G. 6 to 7 is iy2 inches.
7 to 8 is 3y inches.
THE FOREPART Square out from 8 to 10.
2 to 5 is lYi inches.
B to T is 2/3 of 20y2 plus 1% inches. Draw lines 6-2 and 7-5.
Square up from T to U. 5 to 9 is 3 inches.
U to V is 1/6 of 20y2 plus inch. % Shape the bottom, 8-9, and the front, 9-5-2,
Drop point of shoulder Y inch at V. which completes the collar.

Page Thirty-six
Diagram XXI
Page Thirty-seven
Stout Mackinaw
Diagram XXII

HEREWITH is illustrated a draft for a size


42 stout mackinaw. This coat is drafted
on a basis of two sizes larger than the
stout sack. The same rule applies to the dis-
tribution of fat as is explained for the regular
stout sack coat. For a cheap grade of goods,
the vee can be split similar to the stout work
coat.

Page Thirty-eight
Diagram XXII

Page Thirty-Nine
Shawl Collar Mackinaw Raglan Sleeve
Diagram XXIII

THEbe method
applied
used drafting sleeve can
in
overcoats. The draft
to made
this
is
8 to 9 is 10 inches.
Sweep from point. 7, using 7-15 as a radius to
two than the sack coat. Every
sizes larger establish point 10.
point should be studied and memorized. Meas- Draw line 15-10.
urements: Breast size 36; length 33 inches. Shape the gorge, lapel and front and bottom,
which completes the forepart.
THE DRAFT
Draw line A-B-C-D-E-F-G.
THE SLEEVE
A to B % inch.
is X to 12 is iy4 inches.
B to C V4 of 20.
is 12 to 40 is V2 of 19.
B to D is % of 20. Square down from 40 to 20.
B to E is 17%
inches. Make an arch from point U, using U-S as a
B to F
is 24 inches. radius.
B G is 33 inches, full length of coat.
to Take the distance U-S and make an arch,
Square out from points A-B-C-D-E-F-G. using 40 as a center.
G to H
is 1% inches. These two arches intersect at point 34.
Draw line B-H. Draw line 34-40.
B to R is 1/6 of 20. 32 is half way between 31 and 40.
Square up from R to S. 34 to 35 is 1 inch.
R to S is IV2 inches. Draw line 35-32.
D to J is 1/3 of 19 plus 2 inches. X to 21 is iy4 inches.
Square up from J to O. X to 22 is iy4 inches.
Draw line 3-P. Square down from X
to 23.
J to Q
is 1/12 of 20. 23 to 24 is 1 inch.
Square out from Q to T. 24 to 25 is lyj inches.
Q to T is 1 incn. 24 to 26 is iy4 inches.
Draw line S-T. Draw lines 21-25 and 22-26, hollowing out %
L to M is 1/3 of 20 plus 1 inch. inch.
J to K is i inch. Square out from line 23 to 29.
Draw line K-M-N. 24 to 29 is 7y4 inches.
Shape the side-seam T-M-N, which completes Square down from 29 to 30.
the back. 29 to 30 is 1% inches.
THE FOREPART 20 to 39 is y2 inch.
Draw and 40-30.
lines 34-40
D to X is 2/3 of 19 plus 1% inches. Shape the inseam line 35-32-37.
Square up from X to 4. Take the distance 12-7 and make an arch,
4 to 5 is 1/6 of 19 plus V2 inch. using point 32 as a pivot.
Square down from 5 to 7. Take the distance 12-7 and make an arch,
5 to 7 is 8/4incn. using point 12 as the pivot, intersecting at
Draw line 7-12. point 33.
Shape the armhole 7-12-P. Draw line 33-32.
Take y4 inch at point T. Draw line 33-36.
M y2 inch.
to 13 is 1/0 33 to 36 is 1 inch.
V to 14 is 2V2 inches. Shape the front part of sleeve 36-12-21.
Draw line 13-15. Shape the inseam 33-38, which completes the
Shape the side-seam P-13-15, making it % top sleeve.
inch more than T-N. UNDER SLEEVE
D to Y is 19 inches.
Y to Z is SV2 inches. 40 to 17 is %
inch.
Z to 3 is 2V2 inches, x/2 of button stand. Draw line 17-30.
Square up from 3 to 6 and down from 3 to 10. Shape line 17-W.
6 to 8 is 1/6 of 19. Draw the bottom 30-26, which completes the
Draw line 4-8. draft.

Page Forty
Diagram XXIII

Page Forty-one
Making Longs and Shorts From Regular Block
Diagram XXIV
MAKING
trated
Longs and Shorts from the Normal Block Pattern. The changes herein illus-
are made from the normal block pattern, which is figured on a basis of 5 ft. 8 in.
in height. The short is figured for a 5 ft. 4 in. in height and the long is figured for a
6 ft. in height.

BACK. Draw line L-18.


BACDEFGH is the normal, 5 ft. 8 in. Lower the waist 1 inch from Q to 20 and T
To raise the height to 6 feet give V2 inch to 21.
from B to 1 and A to 2. Lower the length of coat from R to 22 and S
From C to 3 on point of shoulder give y4 inch to 23, which are 2 inches each.
or y> the distance that the height is raised Reshape the side-seam.
from A to 2. Lower the pocket y> inch from XX to 27 and
At the waistline lower 1 inch from E to 4 and XX to 28.
H to 5. This amount is exactly y4 inch for To make a short 5 foot 4 you do the opposite
every inch in height the man is above the across the shoulder and neck as in the long.
normal. N to 31 is y2 inch.
Lengthen the coat from F to 6 and G to 7 two M
to 32 is y4 inch.
inches. (This amount can vary according to the to 34 is y4 inch.
style, but it should always be at least 1 inch Reshape the shoulder and the gorge and the
longer than the normal.) armhole 8-32.
For the short, that is to lower the height to Shorten the waist 1 inch from Q to 35 and T
a 5 ft. 4, you will note that from A to 9 and B to 36.
to 10 are V2 inch each; from C to 8 inch. % Shorten the coat 1 inch from R to 37 and S
("This is practically the same as the long, only to 38.
the change is made in the opposite direction.) Reshape the side-seam and raise the pocket
Shorten the waistline as indicated from E to y2 inch from XX to 41 and XX to 42.
H and H to 12, which are 1 inch each. SLEEVE.
Shorten the garment from F to 13 and G to long, add y4 inch
For from V to 24 and re-
14, which are 1 inch each. shape the ball of sleeve.
Lengthen the sleeve 1 inch from Y to 25 and
FOREPART. Z to 26.
LMNOPQRSTU is the normal forepart, 5 feet Reshape the outside seam.
8 inches. V to 30 and
For a short, take off y4 inch from
To make a long or a 6-foot draw line L-N-17 reshape the ball of sleeve W-30-L.
from armhole notch through shoulder point. Shorten sleeve 1 inch from Y to 39 and Z to
N to 17 is V2 inch. 40.
M to 18 is %inch. Reshape the side-seam.
to 19 is y4 inch. For all heights for every inch over or under
Reshape the shoulder and gorge as illus- 5 ft. 8 in., the normal, lengthen or shorten the
trated. sleeve y4 inch as the case may be.

Page Forty-two
Diagram XXIV

Page Forty-three
Mail-Order Changes
HE
following diagrams explain in detail SLEEVE
T varying changes used in mail order houses.
These changes are made to one degree, or
1 to 5 is
Reshape
% inch.
the ball of sleeve.
Vi inch on square and sloping shoulders and %
on stooping and erect forms. The same prin- DIAGRAM C
ciple applies to the various degrees from J4 to
3 Making a stoop from the normal block.
4 inch.

BACK
Swing in the back as illustrated.
H to 9 and G to 8 is inch. %
I to 10 is *4 inch.
J to 11 is %
inch.
Reshape the back as illustrated.

FOREPART
Swing the forepart forward % of an inch,
using the notch of armhole as a pivot.
A to 3 and 2 to 3 is %
inch each.
B to 4 is %
inch.
Reshape shoulder front and armhole.

Diagram A
DIAGRAM A
Making a square shoulder from the normal
block.

BACK
A to 1 and B to 2 is Vs inch.
G to 3 is % inch.
Reshape the neck and shoulder.
FOREPART
E to 5 is % inch,
D to 4 is V
1/4
4 inch.
Reshape the shoulder.
Diagram B
SLEEVE
6 to 7 is }4 inch. DIAGRAM D
Reshape the ball of sleeve.
Making an erect from the normal block.
DIAGRAM B The change is made the opposite from the
T HESE diagramsfromshow hownormalmake
ing shoulder the
to a slop-
block.
stoop.

BACK
BACK H to A and G to H is % inch each.
F to 6 is Vi inch. F to 6 is %
inch.
Reshape the shoulder. Reshape the back.
FOREPART
B to 2 is Vi inch. FOREPART
C to 3 is 14 inch. A to 3 and 3 to 4 is %.
D to 4 is 14 inch. B to 5 is %.
Reshape the shoulder and armhole. Reshape the front.

Page Forty-four
Diagram D

MAKING A WIDE BACK


THIS diagram illustrates the change make
in making a back % inch wider than the
I

normal block pattern.


A to 1 is 3/4 inch.
B to 2 is 1 inch.
C to 3 is % inch.
Reshape the back as indicated by the dotted
lines.

FOREPART
G to 7 is V2 inch.
D to 4 is % inch.
Extend the forepart at front %
inch as illus-
trated by the dotted lines. Reshape the shoulder
and armhole, making the shoulder to correspond
with the shoulder of back.
3 to 6 is %
inch.
Reshape the side-seam.

SLEEVES
Take %inch off head of top sleeve, as illus-
trated by dotted line. Then hollow out under
sleeve Yx inch, as illustrated by line L-F.

Making A Wide Back


[Mail Order Changes, Continued on Next Page]

Page Forty-five
DIAGRAM E
Making a long and short neck.

BACK
toand H to S is
U %
inch each.
toand H to T is x/4 inch each.
V
Reshape the neck and shoulder.

FOREPART
Draw line C-A from notch through shoulder
point.
A and A to J is % inch each.
to I
to M
and to L is *4 inch each.
Reshape shoulder and neck.
Diagram E

Making A Box Back From A Regular Sack Coat


BACK

FOREPART
From 18 to 19 is 1 inch. Draw line 21-20-19 so as to make the side seam straight. Reshape
the bottom. Measure side seams so that they are equal in length, which completes the change.

Page Forty-six
Men's and Boys' Proportions
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