The Keif method of cutting coats and vests by Keif Frederic Augustus

Author:Keif, Frederic Augustus. [from old catalog]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Tailoring
Publisher: [Owosso, Mich., Printed by the Times printing co.]
Published: 1899-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

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PRINCE ALBERT.

Illustrating a man with a small waist, high shoulders and a stooping form.

MEASURES.

Breast 36. Natural Waist Length 17 .

Waist 31. Fashionable Waist Length l8f.

Seat 38i. Length of Coat 40.

Size of Arm 15 Incline 4.

Slope of Shoulder ^. Indentation 1.

Draft this the same as for any other frock coat in its principle points.

B to C is diameter of arm, \S on scale.

D to F is h inch; draw a straight line from F to A. This establishes point H on breast line. H to I is li inches. I to J is i inch for each inch of the incline measure, or 1 inch. J to K is i. K to L is 12- L to O is i. 19 is half way between L and J. Square up from 19, L and O. H to M is ^ breast. M to N is 2i inches.

As our client measures 4 inches (1 inch more than 3 inches) we go below line A G on line O i inch.

F to 11 is 2t inches. 11 to 12 is f inch. 12 to 13 is same distance as J is from 1, or one inch. 13 to 10 is i waist. 10 to 9 is i inch for each inch the waist is smaller than the breast, or li inches. Now measure the distance from F to 11, place this amount on 13 and measure over to 10. Skip over to 9 and measure to 7, just h waist or 1 Clinches. Shape the front as per diagram, swelling out about i inch over breast line and receding about f inch from \S.

THE LAPPEL.

Draw lines A B. From A to B is the same distance as from 43 ■to IS. Square out from B to C 2i inches. Make the width over breast 21 inches and shape as per diagram, making the width of lappel according to the prevailing style.

THE SKIRT.

Draw straight line from iMo 31 one-half natural waist length or

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