![]() Your basic block is close fitting and, of course, you want a variety of shapes in your closet.įor a full skirt, for example, you'd draw lines along the length of your skirt, cut along the lines, then spread the resulting pieces to achieve a full hem. ![]() Slashing and spreading the pattern ADDS fullness. In fact, once you learn what you can do by manipulating darts and slashing your patterns, you'll come up with design ideas you'd never thought of! If you want a pleated skirt with a yoke at the waist, you'd use both techniques - and this is very common. ![]() Want a skirt with a yoke at the waist? Move the waist darts! (yes, really!) With these 2 basic pattern drafting techniques, you can achieve ANY shape you desire! "Slashing and Spreading" your pattern to add fullness in the sleeve, skirt, or anywhere that you don't want a fitted look. Manipulating darts, to move them where ever you want them or change them into attractive shaping seams I'm going to focus on the two most commonly used methods of drafting a pattern: While there are many, many pattern drafting techniques you can use in turning your basic block into a stunning fashion, there are a few basics that you'll use again and again. Pattern Drafting Techniques You'll Use Over and Over
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