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diff --git a/superlative_system/README.rst b/superlative_system/README.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aad6749 --- /dev/null +++ b/superlative_system/README.rst @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +************************************************ + Superlative System of Cutting Ladies' Garments +************************************************ + +The blocks in this directory have been drawn following the instructions +on `Superlative System of Cutting Ladies' Garments`_ by Chas. J. Stone, +published in 1897. + +.. _`Superlative System of Cutting Ladies' Garments`: https://archive.org/details/superlativesyste00ston + +Measurements +============ + +The blocks have been converted to metric measures. + +All measurements should be taken on top of basic underwear, including a +corset, following the instructions given by the book. + +Knickers etc. +------------- + +Measurements used for the Cycling Knickers (page 72). + ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| Superlative System | Valentina | ++======================+=====+==============================================+ +| Rise | N04 | ``rise_length_side_sitting`` | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| Waist | G07 | ``waist_circ`` | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| Outside length to k. | A19 | ``height_waist_side_to_knee`` | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| Seat | G09 | ``hip_circ`` | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| Band at knee | M06 | ``leg_knee_small_circ`` | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ +| | | | ++----------------------+-----+----------------------------------------------+ + |