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The simple little waist in the costume above is
cut all in one piece with the fullness at the
neck and sleeves held in place by ribbons that
run through casings. Mull or some soft material
was chosen. Patterns for the waist came in six
sizes: 32 to 42 inch bust measurement and
required 3 yard and seven-eighths of 44-inch
wide material. The skirt was formed of three
straight sections, and came in four sizes: 22 to
28 inches waist measurement. It required seven
yards of 44-inch wide fabric. |
Either dimity or
bordered organdy is the perfect material for the
costume above, trimmed with a bit of narrow lace
and insertion. Patterns for the waist came in
six sizes: 32 to 42 inches bust measurement. The
waist required three yards of 36-inch wide
material. The skirt had a gathered straight
lower part joined to a sectional yoke, and
required six yards and seven-eighths of 36-inch
wide material. |