Pattern Magic - Simple Draped Design

Experimenting with the concept of Innovation through the construction of a garment. The Draped Design is a complex pattern to create, yet create a unique twist to a garment. The process to do so is as follows:

(Working on a half scale)

One:Trace around the pattern pieces; Bodice front and back adding 0.5cm seam allowance.
Two:cut aross the of the waist point to create two separate piece of the front.

Three:cut across the line running through the centre of the dart then reattach the pattern using the draped design technique.

Four:Mark where you want the curve C to B to go.
Five:The mark a straight line from B to the shoulder point. Create a curve of 0.5cm in from the line where it meets the circle which is point A.
Six:Then mark out where 4cm of radius of a circle on the waist point.
Seven:Then join the first shoulder mark with this 4cm circular line and bring it half way to the bottom.
Eight:and do the same for the centre dart and bring it down to half way.
Nine: Get rid of the shoulder Parts that are not needed on the right of the first line - neck piece.

Ten:Then close the chest dart which opens the shoulder dart out.

Eleven: Add some paper at the bust point and draw a 4cm diameter of a circle.

Twelve:Then cut along C as shown within the photographs.

Thirteen:Then cut along the first slashed open dart and close it.

Fourteen: Opening the pattern pieces out to a 8cm distance and at both the same measurements.

Fifteen: Cut up all equal section and then sew together the to inner points. This creates the unique twist around the bust.

The Final Outcome: