This is drawn to measure. It is then cut down on the back and the front
to a square shape, reaching to within 2 inches of the breast line.
A V at the front of breast, ¼ inch wide, is usually taken out from C to
A. This V is cut only in the lining, and the outside material must be
arranged over it.
The darts are always advanced, as explained for Diagram 13.
All dress waists require 3 sidebodies, in order that no one shall be
wider at the waist than another, as narrow sidebodies facilitate the
work in obtaining a smooth fit about the waist line.
To have these in equal proportion, take the distance from the inside
edge of the last dart to E, divide it into 4 equal parts, giving points
D, 4 and 5, and draw the seams as shown.
Those from D to B and 4 to 6 run straight up, but that from 5 and 7 is
drawn so that the last sidebody between 7 and 8 will appear narrow.
The low-neck effect is also drawn on a curve so as to show two styles.