DRESSING GOWN.
Diagram 276.
The Dressing Gown is a long, loose-fitting over-garment, cut atier the same style as a loose-fitting Chesterfield.
It is not, however, worn over another coat. There is, therefore, no necessity for the special additions made at shoulder, etc., to provide for that purpose.
The fronts are usually made D. B., after the manner of this diagram.
The wide roll collar is trimmed with fancy silk, or some other material.
The edges are corded and the fronts trimmed with cord.
A cord belt is worn with it.
The leading features of the diagram are so clearly illustrated that it is not necessary to repeat the system, so I will content myself by calling attention to the special features.
The centre of back is obtained by drawing a line from 0 through ½, which is ½ inch back from construction line.
Forepart and back overlap 1 inch at waist, and the width of lapel added on is 2 inches.
Hip pockets are usually put in on the slant, and the mouths corded.
THE FLANNEL SHIRT.
Diagrams 277 to 282.
The Front (Diagram 277):—
0 to 2½ is 1⁄6 neck.
0 to 9 is ¼ of the breast.
0 to 17, natural waist length.
0 to 36, the length desired.
The front is generally made about 2 inches shorter than the back.
Square lines across from 0. 9 and 17.
0 to 2½, 1⁄6 of neck.
0 to 9a, ¼ of breast.
9a to 2, 2 inches.
Draw shoulder seams from 2½ to 2.
Varying the width of the shoulder to taste.
9 to 9a, ¼ of breast, and continue to 11½, 2½ inches more.
Shape the scye from 2 to 11½, hollowing it out 1 inch in front of line 9a.
Square down from 11½ hollow the waist about ½ inch, and add on about 1 inch of round for the hips.
Add on 2 inches at front for making up the pleats, and complete as shown.
