Step 1
On back and front, first draw the new neckline – straight from the armpit to center back and with a deep V in center front.
Then, flare 4-6cm from side seams at hem and square down from the waist darts.
- Cocktail dress ,
- Dress ,
A- line mini dress
Let's draft together the pattern for this short dress.
It has spaghetti straps, a deep V neckline and a mini skirt. The trick to have is standing away from the hips is to use a slightly stiff fabric and eventually silk organza as interlining - this will support the fabric giving it more structure without adding weight.
Start from a basic block with darts and minimum wearing ease.
You can learn our method for drafting perfectly made to measure basic blocks (contoured ones, and the ones with wearing ease) and for fitting them in our basic blocks course/module 1.
Step 2
Cut through the slash line to separate the two back pieces.
Add 4-6cm to each side and draw a new line ending to the waist. Mind that it is slightly curved, shape has to be the same on both pieces.
Step 3
Trace a copy of center back and side back.
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