In this session, I demonstrated how to transfer the draped cowl neck bodice onto paper patterns. I prefer pinning the fabric to paper rather than taping to avoid stretching the bias fabric. Tracing the draped lines carefully, I created the front bodice pattern piece, marking important points like the apex, shoulders, armholes and waistline.

Lesson Steps:

• Pin the draped front bodice to pattern paper, avoiding stretching the bias fabric
• Trace over the draped lines with a tracing wheel to transfer to paper
• Mark key points like apex, shoulders, armholes, waist, center front
• Redraw lines to smooth and straighten as needed
• Add seam allowances around the pattern piece
• Label the pattern piece with style details and cutting instructions

For the back bodice:

• Pin the straight-grain draped back to paper and trace
• Match the side seams to the front pattern
• Adjust armholes, shoulders and darts as needed for a smooth transition
• Add seam allowances and label the back pattern piece

With the front and back bodice patterns ready, we can now cut the fashion fabric and lining to sew up this draped cowl neck dress.