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Here's how I drafted this pleated top. These are bamboo and box pleats. It's an old piece but I made a half-scale version. Also the pattern pictures are upgraded. 😁 Start by dividing the bodice into three sections: The lower diagonal line has to pass through the dart tip. Try to make the sections rather similar in size. Slash the lower diagonal line open just enough to close the dart. Fill the area with lines where the bamboo pleats will be, as shown. These lines form right angles where...

The origami bamboo pleat pattern. By dividing the basic bodice pattern into more sections you get more possibilities for the bamboo pleats. In this case, I divided the pattern into 3 sections. It's basically a princess cut with an extra seam. Then, I drew lines where I wanted the pleats to go, matching them at the seams. You should do this before separating the pieces. After this, it's all about adding volume for the bamboo pleats with the slash & spread method. You don't need much. In...

Tutorial: how to create different kinds of flounces, starting from the pattern. #sewing #patterndrafting #fabricmanipulation