Style 03 (Back)

Example: Outcome
Figure 1 shows the block being used on the left, and the pattern that will be created (Back Style 03) on the right.Note: The actual pattern would need seam allowance or cutting instructions added; this has not been done here we are just covering the theory of manipulating darts.

Instructions (Back Style-03) – Figure 1
In the instructions, color is used for emphasis, so you can see more easily what I am referring to. You will be using a hard (4H-6H) pencil. Holding the block firmly in place so it doesn’t move:- trace the outline of the block onto paper
- mark the dart legs
- mark the dart points

Instructions (Back Style-03) – Figure 2
- draw your dart legs (shown in red)
- measure down from the CB neck point for a quarter of the CB measurement, then draw a line at right angles across the block. This is the shoulder blade level.

Instructions (Back Style-03) – Figure 3
- Cut the block shape out from the paper.
- Cut along the shoulder blade line; you will have two pieces.

Instructions (Style-03) – Figure 4
- Draw a line along dart leg A to meet the shoulder line (point C).
- Cut along the A-C line. This top piece will now be separated into two pieces.

Instructions (Style-03) – Figure 5
- Pivot the shoulder dart closed (point C is the pivot point).
- secure the two pieces with sticky tape.
