Bodice Front Style 39

Example: Outcome
Figure 1 shows the block being used on the left (2-Dart Block), and the pattern that will be created (Style 39) 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.

Note
This style will be created by- pivoting the full dart value into the side seam in the half-block
- turning the block over and creating the other half of the block (i.e. the pattern with be the full-block, not a half-block)
- drawing the asymmetric darts on the full-block
- then using the cut-and-spread method to finish creating the pattern.
Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 1
You can use either the 1-Dart or 2-Dart Block for this style.- Trace the half-block and pivot the waist dart into the side seam, making sure you mark the Bust Point.*

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 2
- Draw the dart legs to the Bust Point. You do not need to finish off the dart or create a dart point.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 3
- Turn the block over, lining up the CF, and create the other half of the block in the same way.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 4
- Draw the dart legs of the right hand side of the pattern to the Bust Point. Again, you do not need to finish off the dart or create a dart point.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 5
- Draw the first dart line from the side seam point (A) to the opposite Bust Point (B).
- Draw the second dart line from the mid-armhole point (C) to the opposite Bust Point (D).

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 6
- Cut the pattern shape out, including the dart values.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 7
- Cut from C at the armhole through Bust Point D. You will have two pattern pieces.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 8
- Pivot the left side seam dart closed (pivot on Bust Point D), and secure with sticky tape.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 9
- Cut from point A on the side seam, through the Bust Point B. You will again have two separate pieces.

Instructions (Style-39) – Figure 10
- Pivot the right side seam dart closed (pivot on Bust Point B), and secure with sticky tape.
- You need to add seam allowance, cutting instructions, grainline, etc.

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Thanks for taking out time to do this. Its helpful
Hi Elizabeth,
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