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DRESS MAKING - CITS

Fig 1
• A–B: 1 1/2 inches. Mark.
• B–C: Draw a line from B, touching the first dart point and ending at the side seam. Draw a line from second
dart point to the slash line.
• C–D: Mark four equally spaced slash marks. Vary locations, if desired.
• B–E: Ignore dart when marking four equally spaced slash marks.
• E–E’: Combines dart intake.
Cascade

Extend a straight line from E’ passing the side seam about 5 inches to allow for gathers.
• Draw curved hemline.
• Cut from the paper, discarding broken line area.
Fig 2
• Slash from B to pivotal point of the second dart.

• Close both darts and tape.
• Draw a line through the exact center of the B–F open space.
Fig 3
• Extend a line from F (at the same angle of the waistline) until it intersects at the centered line. Label G.
• Connect a line from G to B. Both lines should be of equal length.

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