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The sleeves should be drawn with a curve as well as the waist, which
usually tapers slightly. In the same vein, the hems should not be drawn
with a straight line.
Classic Shirt
Shirt Back View
Mao Collar Shirt
Striped Pattern
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Ribbed areas are illustrated
by lines of varying width
depending on the required
thickness. Here we can see
two wool jumpers: one with
a thin gauge and the other
with a much thicker gauge.
Djellaba Collar Shirt
V-neck Woolen Jumper
Polo Neck Jumper
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A flat drawing must show
all the details. On this page
we can see two types of
waistcoat with different
linings: the upper one has a
normal lining and the lower
one has a padded lining.
Waistcoat Waistcoat Back View
Padded Waistcoat
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Double seams, fasteners,
details. The flat drawing
requires intricate detail,
which calls for the use of
a lead pencil or a sharp,
hard pencil (H).
Empire Vest
Underpants
Boxer Shorts
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Athletics Shorts
Cargo Bermuda Shorts
Long Length Swim Shorts
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