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6.4 Guideline 4 - Empire Style line
An empire is any style line that crosses under the bust. To reveal the contour of the under bust, excess is
eliminated.
Form:
• Place the end of the ruler at the waist and in the direction of the bust point.
• The other ruler measures depth at the pin mark.
Pattern:
• The measurement is divided between the two dart legs at the circumference line of the circle.
• Mark the measurements and draw guideline 4 to the waist and bust point.
[Standard Measurement = 3/4” (3/8” at each dart)]

6.5 Guideline 5 - Contour Between the Busts
This approach is intended to reveal cleavage between the busts. (Excess between the busts is eliminated.)
Form:
• Place the ruler across bust points.
• The other ruler measures depth at the center front between the busts.
Pattern:
• Square guideline 5 from center front to the bust point.
• Mark half the measurement on each side of the square line to bust point.
[Standard Measurement = 3/4” (3/8” each dart leg)]

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