Step 1
Trace a copy of front and draw both shoulder and waist dart with apex at bust point.
Then draw a slash line from bust point perpendicular to center front and cut through it.
Let's draft the pattern for this short top with open back and cowl neckline.
It's an easy make and a great way of using a fabric scrap, as you need a really small piece! It can be anything lightweight, as silk, viscose, cotton or a blend.
Start from a contoured block (= a basic with darts and zero wearing ease) - you just need the front.
Trace a copy of front and draw both shoulder and waist dart with apex at bust point.
Then draw a slash line from bust point perpendicular to center front and cut through it.
Close shoulder and waist darts and open their volume into the new slash line.
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