| Armscye - (see fig. G, below) |
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1. The top of the armscye lies about 1 / 2 inch (1 -2 cm) beyond the shoulder bone. |
2. The armscye is in line with the back arm crease when the hands are crossed at the front. |
3. The armscye is in line with the front arm crease when hands and arms are relaxed at the sides. |
| 4. The armscye lies 112 to 1 inch below the armpit. |
5. The armscye does not constrict, cut the body, or gap from it in any area. |
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| Bust - |
1. The lengthwise and crosswise grain lines are parallel and perpendicular to the floor at the center front and the upper chest. |
2. The bust area has adequate ease to permit body movement and prevent gaps at closures. |
| 3. The bust area is free from diagonal or horizontal wrinkles or folds. |
| 4. Darts or dart equivalents are appropriately placed. |
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| Sleeve - |
1. The sleeve cap usually extends about 1 / 2 inch (1.2 cm) from the shoulder point then drops vertically. |
2. The sleeve has crosswise and lengthwise grain lines that lie parallel and perpendicular to the floor at the cap line. The lengthwise grain line from the shoulder point drops to the wrist bone |
| 3. The sleeve underarm seam is in line with the center of the wrist. |
4. The sleeve width has adequate ease throughout to permit body movement.
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