The illusion of a small waist is created with tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front waist. The fullness at the center front waist may be fashioned into pleats.
The bodice is mounted on a form fitting lining. The lining alone may be used as a pattern for a popular variation from the fan-front. The long form fitting sleeves may be made with or without a cap. The bodice is lightly boned and closes in the back with hooks and eyes.
Fan-Front Bodice fabric requires 45 inch fabric for: Sizes 8 through 14 - 2-1/3 Yds. fashion fabric and1-5/8 Yds. lining; Sizes 16 through 20 - 2-1/2 Yds. of fashion fabric and 1-3/4 Yds. of lining and Sizes 22 through 26 - 2-2/3 Yds. of fashion fabric and 2 Yds. of lining.
