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The Classic Princess seam pattern

How to draft the Classic Princess seam pattern

from the two dart bodice block
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step 1
Trace the front and back of your two dart sloper.

step 2
Draw a style line from the mid-shoulder to the bust point.
Measure 2 up and 2 down from the bust point and
mark. These markings will later become your notches for
sewing.

Step 3
Continue the style line from the mid shoulder, through the
bust point, and down the inside dart leg. Measure in 3/4
from the bust point and mark as X. Starting at the same
mid shoulder point, draw a style line through your mark
and connect to outside dart leg.

Step 4
Cut and separate pattern, removing the dart excess.

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Step 5
Retrace your front outside panel onto new pattern paper,
making sure to mark notches. Cut a slash line from the
center of the side dart to point X created in step 3. Cut
to, but not through point X. Slide dart closed and tape.

Step 6
Shape and blend the bust curve using your pattern making rulers. You will want to walk your two front pattern
pieces to make sure all seams are the same length.

Step 7
If more ease is needed, slash and spread from the bust
point to the side seam and separate as much as necessary. Retrace the new pattern, shape and blend new
lines, walk patterns again to ensure all seams are the
same length. Generally, you will do this step after sewing
and fitting a muslin.

Step 8
Trace the back two dart bodice. Using your vary form
ruler draw a princess line from the shoulder dart to the
waist dart. More than likely you will need to shift over the
shoulder dart point to be in line with the waist dart point.
Be sure to cross mark both dart points, as these will later
become your notches for sewing.

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Step9
Continue the princess style lines through the inner and
outer dart legs, removing the dart excess. Cut and separate. Once again, you will want to walk your patterns to
make sure all seams are the same length.

Step 10
Add seam allowance to all pattern pieces. In the industry,
1/2 is generally used for side seams and 1/4 for necklines. Also, make sure to transfer the notches, grainlines,
and any other markings.
Dont forget to label your pieces!
-Center Front
-Center Back
-Side Seam

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