Let's prepare the pattern for this classy and stylish shirt.
The dolman construction is taken to the next level by adding a slash line that creates a front yoke, and some other lines to add pleats to the sleeve part.
A mandarin collar, concealed buttons and a bold color do the rest to create this statement piece ;)
To draft the pattern, start from a basic block with darts and 10 to 12cm ease at bust circumference.
Trace a copy of back and front.
First, erase both waist darts as the shirt is quite loose at waist.
Then on front draw a slash line:
Cut through the front slash line to separate front and yoke and close shoulder dart on it.
Get a basic sleeve, extend it by 2 to 4cm and widen the bottom to match sleeve bicep circumference.
Cut the sleeve in the middle.
Cut through all lines and spread the pieces by 2 to 4cm at yoke line.
You will need to open them also a tiny bit at the other edge, but keep this part as small as possible.
Trace a copy of the new front. Mark pleats and gathers.
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