DRESS FRONT - 5 STYLES
| An image should appear at this position in the text. | STYLE I With Shoulder Dart
I - Using the dress front foundation to waist-line only, mark position for dart from center of shoulder to breast point; then mark sections A and B. II - Slash on dart line; then close up front dart to form shoulder dart. III - Draw V-shaped dart, from shoulder seam about 2" above breast point. |
| An image should appear at this position in the text. | STYLE 2 With Vest
I Using the shoulder dart foundation, draw line from shoulder dart to center front, 6* above waistline. Mark sections A and B. II Cut out shoulder dart; then slash to center front, separating, the vest section. Make a 2 length pleat along the waist dart lines. III No seams are allowed. - - - |
| An image should appear at this position in the text. | STYLE (3) With Double Shoulder Tucks
I - Mark position for tucks on dress foundation as shown by dotted lines. Mark sections A, B and C. II - Slash along the tuck lines, and spread to form equal size tucks, making a straight center front line, and closing up the front dart. Make a V-neck, 5 below high neck line. III - Mark the tuck lines as illustrated. |
| An image should appear at this position in the text. | STYLE 4 With Side Dart Fitting
I - Mark position for side dart from side seam, 2-1/2 below armhole, to breast point; then mark sections A and B. II - Slash on side dart line; then close up front dart to form the side dart, also making a straight center front line. III - Draw V-shaped dart, from side seam to about 2" from breast point. |
| An image should appear at this position in the text. | STYLE 5 With Pleated Side Section
I Using the side dart foundation, mark position for the two pleats; then mark sections A to D. II - Cut out the side and waist darts to separate the front and side sections; then slash along the pleat lines and spread for the side pleats. III - Indicate the pleats with notches. No seams are allowed. |
