Style analysis: sleek, elegant gown that has a fitted silhouette emphasizing the figure. The dress is sleeveless with a high neckline that features intricate, gathered detailing around the collar and the central bodice area, creating a sunburst-like effect. The gathering continues down from the waist to the hips and around the central oval-shaped panel on the front, which adds texture and dimension to the otherwise smooth fabric.
The lower part of the dress flows into a long, straight skirt with subtle pleats starting from the gathered waist, giving it a graceful drape.
Fabric: soft and lightweight jersey (in silk, viscose or cotton), likely allowing for comfortable movement.
Draft the basic dress pattern with zero or negative ease depending on the fabric stretch.
A full explanation on drafting pattern for dresses with zero and negative ease is included in our basic blocks course/module 2.
Trace back and front separate, then adjust length to ground.
Focus on back bodice to draw the built-in collar.
Widen neckline by 1 to 2cm along shoulder line, then connect this new point to nape point with a straight line.
Square up 3cm from both edges, then draw a parallel line on top.
Blend the lines creating a very soft curve in center back up to 2cm below nape point, and a curve for transitioning collar line to shoulder line.
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