Allington, Sara May · Boston, D. Estes & company · leaf 40
tern you can take off what youwish from this length. It is best to take this measure to thefloor, for it is difficult to tell just where to stop in taking it anyother way. Side Length of Skirt. — Take this measure from the lower edgeof the tape about the waist line, half way between the middleof… … 38 PRACTICAL SEWING AND DRESSMAKING the waist line, straight down the middle of the back to thefloor. Take Hip Measure. — Take this measure about 5 or 6 inchesbelow the waist line, straight around the prominent part of thehips. If the skirts are being worn very tight this measureshould be taken…
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