Deep Cowl Neckline

Fashion Patternmaking Techniques

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Sewing Machine
  • Fabric

Steps (3 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Draw the basic bodice block with the necessary measurements
    and ease.

    Close the front bust dart suppressing it in the waist dart,
    and eliminate the back neckline dart, shifting it to the edge.

  2. 2

    Front
    - Draw the squared guideline on the neckline.
    - Draw the neck with desired depth and height I-Z2.
    - Draw of a curved line I–Z1 at about half the shoulder’s
    width; slash along this line and along the bust line and
    open them as far as the squared guideline, closing the
    waist dart.
    - Connect lines as shown in the figure.
    - Draw the facing, if called for.

  3. 3

    Back
    - After closing the neckline dart and suppressing it in the
    edge, draw the outline of the neck as desired.
    - Drop the shoulder line by 1 cm for a better fit.