DRAFT OF NIGHTGOWN
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HOW TO DRAFT THE FRONT PATTERN
I
Using the dress foundation as a guide, reduce side seam 1/2″ at bust and waist, to nothing at hip. For gathers at shoulder, slash as indicated; then close up front dart as shown in diagram II.
II
Draft 3″ wide waistband; then separate the 3 sections as shown in diagram III. Draft armhole 1-1/2" deeper all around.
III
Trace front to opposite side of center front. Draft V-neck;then make corresponding notches at waist-band and front.
IV and V
For gathers in waist, draw slash lines from armhole to lower edge between notches; then slash and spread 3/4″, at each slash as shown in diagram V. For skirt, extend lines down to, ankle length and curve bottom line as shown by dotted lines, raising waist-line, 3/4″ at side.
For additional flare, draw slash. lines as indicated; then slash and spread as shown in diagram V. Add 1″hem at neck edge; then add seams.
Nightgown features
a 3" wide set-in
waistband and has
no side opening;
therefore waist-line must be large
enough to slip
over bust.
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HOW TO DRAFT THE BACK PATTERN
I
Trace dress back foundation;then reduce side seam, l/2"at bust and waist, to nothing at hip.
II
Draft armhole 1-1/2″ deeper all around; then draft waistband 3"wide as indicated. Separate the sections as shown in diagram III.
Trace back to opposite side of center back line. Draft V-neck as indicated; then make corresponding notches at waistband and back.
IV
For gathers, draw slash lines in waist; then slash and spread 3/4″ at each slash as shown in diagram V.
Raise waistline 3/4″ at side and draft skirt as described above for the front.
For the-belt, make a double band 1″ wide finished, and 32″ long.
Add 1″ hem at neck edge and seams on all sewing edges.
