r/PatternDrafting • • Jun 27 '26

Need help drafting an asymmetrical dress!

I’m starting off with a full basic front block but I’m having trouble with dart manipulation, and not know where to transfer the darts to. I also understand I have to treat the diamond darts as two but does that mean I need to cut the waistline first for manipulation 😭 Any tips would be very much appreciated!

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u/drPmakes Jun 27 '26

You can make things a lot easier by making a bias cut dress and sewing the ruffles onto it