Step 1
First, adjust length 5cm above the knee.
Then raise back neckline and shoulder line by 3cm and front by 1,5cm, then draw the deep V neckline from neckline midpoint to center front (3 to 5cm below bust line).
An interesting pattern that is perfect to be used with a special fabric, either with a bold print or texture, given the minimum number of seam lines. Lace would also look great!
To draft it, start from a copy of your basic dress with darts and 10cm ease at bust, with matching sleeve.
First, adjust length 5cm above the knee.
Then raise back neckline and shoulder line by 3cm and front by 1,5cm, then draw the deep V neckline from neckline midpoint to center front (3 to 5cm below bust line).
Drop armpit point by 5 to 6cm and move it outwards by 2 to 4cm to increase wearing ease.
Redraw front and back armhole and measure the lines.
Trace a copy of the new front and back, then draw 3 vertical slash lines on each piece – start from neckline/shoulder line all the way to hemline.
Cut through the lines.
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