High Cowl Neck with Single Drape How to draft pattern (style 1) 1) using the dress front and back as a guide, extend top of center front by drawing 1/2″ diagonal line as indicated; then draft new neckline. 2 and 3) draw curved slash line for cowl neck drape. mark sections a and b; then [...]

Illustration shows front and higher neckline in one, with pleats and waistline. 1) Using the dress front foundation to waistline only, as a guide, mark position for the first pleat from front dart to waistline. Slash and close up front dart to spread for the first pleat as shown in diagram 2. 2) Mark position [...]

STYLE 1 – Dartless front Illustration shows front without darts. The dartless front foundation may be used for styles made in soft and thin materials, and to fit the less mature figure only. 1) – Using the dress front foundation to waistline only, draw lines from breast point to neck and armhole as shown by [...]