DIAGRAM 40.—Lay the forepart against a straight line, as R N.
Point S is opposite point T on the back, when J is laid close to the top
of the sidebody.
From S to P curve the line for the yoke, which will be the shape of the
shoulder and this line.
The sidebody is laid close against the front at the armhole and overlaps
1 inch below the waist line. Mark along the side-seam to L and M.
Apply the length of the back to the front, and curve from M forward.
From P to Q place the same amount as on the back, and the same from N to
O; now draw the straight line O Q.
From S to Q curve the upper part 2 inches above P to R.
The material between S and Q is gathered into the distance P S, and that
of the back into T B.
A band is usually sewn inside the waist, to which the waist amount is
gathered, but sometimes the waist is left loose and worn inside of a
skirt, the back of which holds it close.
[Illustration: DIA. 39 DIA. 40]