Patternmaking + Design: Creative Necklines
Beautiful necklines and finishing details are the mark of an excellent patternmaker. Learn to draft an array of flattering necklines and finishing…
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Beautiful necklines and finishing details are the mark of an excellent patternmaker. Learn to draft an array of flattering necklines and finishing flourishes.
Meet Suzy Furrer
Meet your instructor, Suzy Furrer, and learn more about the necklines and techniques covered in your class.
Boat Necklines
Suzy discusses the fit and features of the boat neckline, then jumps right into drafting one, both front and back. She also explains the wide neckline rule, which you’ll use again and again in your patternmaking.
V Necklines
Drafting a V neckline requires a little extra measuring and adjusting for a perfect fit and clean lines. Suzy shows you how to get even a chevron-striped V-neck just right.
Sweetheart & Cornered Necklines
Learn how to draft the flattering sweetheart and cornered necklines as well as facings. If your neckline gapes, Suzy shows how to tighten it up.
Strapless, Halter & Grecian Necklines
A strapless, one-shoulder or halter neckline might seem challenging, but Suzy walks you through drafting each style so you can design your own.
Funnel & Opera Necklines
If a high neckline is the look you want, Suzy’s got you covered, with drafting tips for front and back, including facings.
The Striped Surplice Dress
Are you ready to tackle more elaborate garments? Suzy walks you through the creation of a pattern for a wrapped dress with stripes. When you’re finished, you’ll see how a production pattern for such a pattern should look.
The Boat-Neck Dress With Tulip Skirt
Continue to use your neckline knowledge as you design a delightful party dress from top to bottom.
The Strapless Pencil Dress
A strapless top or dress benefits from some sturdy inner structure. As Suzy guides you through this design, she discusses the ways you can line, interline and add boning.
The Knit Dress
Many of the principles you’ve learned with woven fabrics apply to knits as well, with some differences. Suzy explains how to adapt your designs and patternmaking for use with knit fabric.
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