Step 1
Start from the skirt.
Adjust the length first, then flare 3-4cm from side seams. Make darts even on back and front.
Lastly, square down from dart apex to hem. Cut through the lines.
Let's draft together the pattern for this nice cocktail dress. It features a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps and a balloon skirt with double gathers.
It would be great if sewn in a stiff fabric as silk taffeta or faille, shantung or ottoman. You can also create a more casual version with cotton or linen.
Start from a fitted block with darts and small wearing ease.
Start from the skirt.
Adjust the length first, then flare 3-4cm from side seams. Make darts even on back and front.
Lastly, square down from dart apex to hem. Cut through the lines.
Close waist darts and open the matching volume at hem.
Pick a point on side seam approx 15cm down from waistline and draw the slash lines:
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