jcogtas: HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-BACK BODICE PATTERN

Monday 18 November 2019

MINI-BACK BODICE PATTERN

1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the
L-square and mark the corner A.

2. From A, measure 1/4 inch downward. Label it B.

3. From A, measure 5 inches downward on the construction
line. Label it C.

4. From A, measure ½ of the armhole circumference.
Label it D.

5. From A, measure the back bodice length. Label it E.

6. Square out points B, C, D and E.

7. From A, measure 1 inch to the right. Label it F.

8. Shape back neckline from point F to B with a French
curve.

9. From A, measure ½ of the shoulder width. Label it G.

10. Connect G to E with a straight line to form the swayed
line.

11. From G, measure 1/4 inch down the swayed line.
Label it H.

12. Connect points F and H with a straight line.

13. From C, measure ½ of the back across width to the
right. Label it I.

14. From D, measure ¼ of the bust circumference.
Label it J.

15. Shape back armhole by connecting points H, I and J
with a French curve.

16. From E, measure ¼ of the waist circumference plus
1/2 inch for the back dart.

17. Connect points J and K with a straight line.

18. From E, measure 1⁷/₈inches upward. Label it L.

19. Square out point L.

20. From E, measure 1¾ inches to the right. Label it M.

21. Square up point M.

22. Mark the intersection of line LM as point N.

23. From M, measure ½ inch towards point E. Label it O.

24. From M, measure ½ inch towards point K. Label it P.

25. Connect points N and P with a straight line.

26. Connect points N and O with a straight line.

27. From K, measure ½ inch upward. Label it Q.

28. Connect point Q to M with a slight curve.

jcogtas