The Practical Designer for Women's and Misses' Underwear/Woman's Second Foundation Lines
WOMAN'S SECOND FOUNDATION LINES
LESSON NO. 401.
To begin this lesson, we need to remember the entire foundation of the first lesson, therefore now prepare the entire first lesson and continue as follows: From E to N and from D to O is 1—6 of size or 3 inches for size 36 and draw a line up from N to O. When making this step, it shall be remembered that we are preparing the outline for the front part. Now measure again from O to P and from P to Q also 1—6 of size or 3 inches for size 36. It shall be understood that we need to draw a line up from P to Q and as soon as the line is drawn up to Q, draw a line from Q to the ink line at the back depth, which makes T and when this line is complete, measure the width of back shoulder from K to L and place the same from Q to U, which makes the front shoulder and then draw a line from U to N, which makes the front armhole.
Now prepare the front neck, measure from P to R, 1—6 of size or 3 inches and allow a ½ inch for seam. Then raise up a line ½ of an inch to S for the high neck in front.
Now measure the bust; measure from T to V half of bust measurement. For instance, this bust measurement amounts to 39 inches therefore, take half of this amount, 19½ inches from T to V and from V to W allow 3 inches for seams and draw a square line down from W to X and Y. When this line is complete, finish the entire edge of the front by drawing a straight line from S against W down to Z.
When being this far advanced with this foundation, it shall be understood that we are about ready with this foundation; which will be completed in the next lesson for use. The next lesson will finish this foundation into a corset cover.
