Beeton's housewife's treasury of domestic information : comprising complete and practical instructions on the house and its furniture, artistic decoration economy, toilet, children, etiquette, domestic and fancy needlework, dressmaking and millinery, and all other household matters : with every requisite direction to secure the comfort, elegance, and prosperity of the home : a companion volume to "Mrs. Beeton's book of household management" : profusely illustrated (1879)
Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865 · London ; New York : Ward, Lock & Co., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, E.C. · leaf 765
Needleivork. ment fit closely to the body. Plenty of width ought always to beallowed, yet it is necessary to ascertain :— 1. The measurement of the length of the chemise, taken from theshoulder to half-way down the leg. 2. The size of the top of the chemise, taken from one shoulder toanother. 3.… … The length of the chemise sleeve is according to taste. These mea-surements are generally taken from a pattern chemise, but failing thisthey must be taken from the figure of the intended wearer. It willthen be easy to ascertain the quantity of material required. Thus, fora person of medium height…
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