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Muslin Preparation
On the form, measure the length of the muslin from the shoulder over the bust to the waist along the selvedge edge.
Add about 4" to this measurement.
Clip through the selvedge
Tear the muslin
On the form, measure the front width across the bust arc along the crossgrain (top edge of the muslin) from the center front to the sideseam. Add four inches, clip, and tear as before.
Draw a grainline on the front piece 1" from the longest torn edge.
Measure and mark 4" down from the top. Put a second mark at the bust level. Measure the form for this distance.
Draw a line with the L ruler from the bust point.
Measure, tear and prepare a piece of muslin for the back. Measure and mark 2" down from the top edge. Make a second mark and draw a crossgrain line at the shoulder level.
Fold the front muslin piece along the grainline you drew and crease with your finger.
