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DRESS MAKING - CITS

Form : With square ruler in place, measure from waist level to crotch level (not to the end of
the ruler).
Personal : Place belt, elastic, or tie around the waist.
Measure below the belt to base of the chair.
Fig 5
Foot Entry (32) Measure around heel and instep of the foot.
2 CULOTTE FOUNDATION:
The culotte foundation is developed from a basic A-line skirt; however, any skirt design can be adapted into a skirt
like pant by following the instructions given:
Measurements Needed

• Crotch depth ________ plus 3/4 inch (varies to 1 1/4 inches)
Culotte Draft
One-half of the front and back culotte are drafted.
• Patterns needed: Front and back A-line skirt and waist band.
Fig 1 Front
To allow for crotch extensions, place patterns atleast 8 inches from paper’s edge. Trace front and back skirt.
Include all markings.
A-B = crotch depth plus 3/4 (or more) inch (24).
A-X = one-half of A-B less 1/2 inch. Mark.
B-C = one-half of basic front hip, less 3/4 inch, squared from B.
D-E = B-C, squared from D. Connect C with E.
B-b = 1 1/2-inch diagonal line.
Draw the crotch with a curve, touching C and b and ending at or near X-point. Modify the curve if you are unable
to touch b.
Fig 2 Back
F-G = D-B (of front pattern).
G-H = one-half of back basic hip plus 3/4 inch, squared from G.
F-J = G-H, squared from F. Connect J with H.
G-X = B-X (of front pattern). Mark.
G-g = 1 3/4-inch diagonal line. Draw the crotch curve beginning near H to g and ending at or near the X-point.
• Cut for a test fit.

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