HOW TO DRAFT THE SLACKS PATTERN pattern 1) A to B – Equals side length measurement. A to C – Equals 6-3/4” for size 12 6-7/8” for size 14 7” for size 16 and up C to D – Equals 1/4 of hip measurements plus 3/4" for ease. Square this line across at C. C to E – Same length as C to D. Extend line D-C to E; then pivoting at D, draw an arc line above E. A to F – Equals crotch depth measurement plus 1” for ease. Mark point F [...]

Bra Pattern-Style 2- C-CUP 1) Using the revised dress foundation, draft front and back of bra as shown in style 1, diagrams 1 to 4, but make the changes in drafting the front of bra as follows: Make length of upper front, 1/3” of center front and side lengths; then separate as shown in diagram 2. 2) For extra length over the bust, add 1/2″ to each front section at breast point,  to nothing at front and side edges as shown by dotted lines. 3) For closer fit at lower part of front, make dart 1” [...]

Bra Pattern Style 1-C-CUP 1 and 2 Using the revised dress foundation to waist line only, close up the side dart in front; then reduce width of front at side seam by dotted lines in diagram 2. 3) Reduce width of back at side seam; then draft bra front and back as shown by dotted lines. Shift side seam, 1-1/2” forward, and mark sections A-B-C; then combine them as shown in diagram 4. Make shoulder straps 1/2″ wide. Draft front band as indicated and mark sections D and E; then, for closer fit at lower [...]