1. Measure directly up from the dart point the amount you wish to lengthen the dart. Mark the new dart point. 2. Draw new dart legs starting at the ends of the original darts and ending at the raised dart point The broken lines in diagram shown represent the original darts; the solid lines, the [...]

Turtle Neck Collar To draft the dropped shoulder Pattern, trace outline of dress Foundation with shoulders even At neck line. And 1” apart at Armhole. 1) For the dropped shoulder Outline, the draft as follows: A to B – 1-1/2”. C to D – 1/1/2”. B to C – Connect. B to E – Equals [...]

Blouse with Shawl Collar & Peplum Blouse features dropped shoulders and close fitting waistline with waist darts in front and back. Front and collar are in one section. 1) Use the dropped shoulder foundation and separate the hip sections of front and back. 2) Close up front dart, spreading waist dart as indicated; then add [...]

Drafts of Hood and Cape HOW TO DRAFT THE HOOD PATTERN Sketch shows how to take “Head Height” measurement. Other views shows hood faced with contrast lining. Hood has a 2” turn back at top of front, and a pleat at each side of neck edge. Use the back foundation, size 16, to draft the [...]

This blouse features an inverted pleat in back slightly broader shoulder.Striped materials with yokes pocket and sleeve crosswise. Blouse is hip-length (6” below waistline), and is worn tucked into the skirt. The darts in front and back are joined below waistline only. Sleeve is 3” long at underarm seam and 1” narrower at bottom. Draw [...]

HOW TO DRAFT PATTERN (Style 1) 1) Using the revised “hip length dress foundation” as a Guide, trace front and back; then for closer-fit (about 5” above waistline), make dart 1/2″ wider (1/4” on each side of dart), and extend point of dart up to breast point. Draft lower neckline as shown; then for button [...]