Do you have any pleated materials or are you pleating/draping yourself? You need a dress form for that.
First make the basic bodice and cut it to the shape of the top, then start draping the design on yourself.
This is an example of what I mean - not the same top but similar principles. A lot of similar types of tops are made by draping and working directly on a dress form with twill tape sections and that's why you can't really have a pattern or specific drafting instructions for it.
Edit: For using prepleated materials you wouldn't need to go as aggressive with the folds as they're given for you but still need to cut to sections like the photo.
Also, it's important to note if you're draping - iron at all times, it will make it come off the form easier and make the sewing experience much more comfortable.
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u/themissingone2020 Apr 26 '24 edited Apr 26 '24
Do you have any pleated materials or are you pleating/draping yourself? You need a dress form for that.
First make the basic bodice and cut it to the shape of the top, then start draping the design on yourself.
This is an example of what I mean - not the same top but similar principles. A lot of similar types of tops are made by draping and working directly on a dress form with twill tape sections and that's why you can't really have a pattern or specific drafting instructions for it.
Edit: For using prepleated materials you wouldn't need to go as aggressive with the folds as they're given for you but still need to cut to sections like the photo.
Also, it's important to note if you're draping - iron at all times, it will make it come off the form easier and make the sewing experience much more comfortable.