How to Draft a V-Neck A-Line Dress | Pattern Drafting Tutorial

Описание: In this pattern drafting tutorial, I’ll show you how to draft a V-neck A-line dress using a basic bodice block.

This method is suitable if you’re working from a bodice block fitted to your individual measurements, or from a well-fitting basic pattern.

I also explain when and why a neckline dart is required, particularly for lower V-necklines, and how dart size relates to cup size and neckline depth.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro + what you’ll draft
00:27 What you need (bodice block / starting pattern)
01:22 Front draft: dart manipulation (move to side seam)
04:01 Front draft: neckline + prevent gaping
05:13 Neckline dart (bust radius + cup guidelines)
06:44 Armhole adjustments
07:14 Add length + draft A-line shape (front)
10:26 True side seam + correct hem length (stretch control)
12:19 Add details: hem band + inseam pocket + true dart
14:45 Grainlines + lining adjustments (front)
15:55 Back draft: neckline + armhole
17:15 Back length + A-line + side seam matching
21:10 Zipper notch + back grainline options
22:44 Trace pieces + seam allowance + labelling
24:04 Wrap up + next class

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Dart manipulation into a side dart
Reducing the shoulder width and adjusting the high point shoulder
Drafting a clean V-neckline
Measuring the bust radius and removing a neckline dart to prevent gaping
Adjusting the armhole for comfort and fit
Adding A-line volume to the skirt
Extending the pattern for both short and long dress lengths

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