Instruction of Style or Fashion
1. Cut the back bodice as usual with a fold at A-B.
2. Cut the front Bodice at E-F extend the center front of the front bodice (see C-B ) by 1.5 cm ( ½ inch) for the buttonhole extension and 3 to 4 cm ( 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inch ) outside the buttonhole extension for the inside turning .
3. Cut the front and back skirt patterns into 3 equal parts (see 1 , 2 and 3) . Place these patterns on the cloth as shown . The distances given in the diagram may be changed according to the width of the pleat and or the cloth . Take inverted box pleats and join the skirt to the bodice.
4. Add 1 cm (1/4 inch ) seam allowance at waist of the bodice and skirt for the waist joint and at E F of the front of bodice
