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manufacturer, this principle is employed because the designer need not consider the possible need for alterations. In order that you may observe how the basic control is shifted to the seam which extends from the shoulder seam to corner of yoke, cut down that line first, flatten the pattern and then completely cut yoke away from body of the pattern. Observe the shape of yoke closely. Note that it extends to the p o i n t o f t he bust to effect this method.

Control in Plastron Seam In this case, control shifts from underarm dart to lower plastron seam. Note that grain indicators are marked in construction pattern. Mark muslin into a vertical stripe. Cut plastron crosswise and remainder lengthwise. Observe results.

RULE ELEVEN In order for a seam to substitute for a basic control dart, it must fall across the highest point of the curve being fitted.


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