This section is from the book "Educational Needlecraft", by Margaret Swanson And Ann MacBeth. Also available from Amazon: Educational Needlecraft.
Age. | ||
6-7 years | Neckband (in paper) | |
7-8 | " | Neckband, wristband (in paper) |
8-9 | " | Neckband, wristband, waistband (in paper) |
9-10 | " | Neck, wrist, waist, armhole (in paper) |
10-11 | " | Neck, wrist, waist, armhole, bust (in paper) |
11-12 | " | Neck, wrist, waist, armhole, bust, length back and front (slip-bodice type) and chemise (in cheap unbleached calico or scrim) |
12-14 | " | 1. Sleeve type (with slip bodice type given) expands into nightdress, overall, blouse, child's coat |
2. Petticoat type expands into skirts (wrapper or morning dress), simple cotton dresses | ||
3. Drawers (types) : 1. Baby's pilch - all seat, no leg 2. Girl of 6 years - | seat, 3/4 width at knee 3. Girl of 14 years - % seat, 2/3 width at knee 4. Woman's size - } seat - § width at knee | ||
 
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