In this session, I taught how to transfer the draped basic bodice muslin to dotted paper to create a pattern. I started by pinning the muslin front piece to the paper, aligning the center front and smoothing out the bust line, shoulders, and side seams. Then I traced over the muslin lines using a tracing wheel to transfer the shape onto the paper.
Lesson Steps:
- Pin the muslin front piece to dotted paper, aligning center front
- Smooth out bust line, shoulders, side seams on muslin
- Trace over muslin lines with tracing wheel to transfer shape
- Draw in darts, marking dart points and legs
- Trim pattern piece about 1 inch away from drawn lines
- Close darts by folding paper towards apex
- Use curve rulers to smooth neckline, armholes
- Redraw lines to perfect the pattern shape
- Erase any unnecessary or uneven lines