I’ve been working on flat drawings of dresses I’d like to draft. I wish I was rich so I could just bang this all out and start selling the patterns. I need to test the bodice I drafted, then draft the three dress shapes here (a line, circle skirt, gathered skirt), then draft the various bodices. These will be particularly apple/ rectangle friendly, because we need some love. Most patterns don’t consider our need for more belly room and high waists.
This is where I’m up to on dress 3 - a bodice with a convertible collar and standard buttoned front with facing. I’m not happy with my darts but I’m seeking advice from my pattern drafting fb group on that. It’s annoying me that I can’t mark notches or fold lines on Valentina (the software I’m using to draft).
I’ve made a survey to collect body measurements so I can create my own measurement chart. If you’re a RTW or pattern size 26 and up I’d love your data. You will need a little bit of time, a tape measure, and a friend who can help out with a couple of measurements.
No identifying data is collected or made public. Just multiple choice, checkboxes and numbers.
