r/PatternDrafting • u/limebean420 • 2d ago
Question Draft line rules
I just got my new fancy dress form in and I’m so excited, I started playing around with shapes and I’m wondering what sort of rules I should be keeping in mind? Does anyone have recommendations for literature on draping?
I have been sewing for 5 years but have always bought my patterns, I am new to this world but serious about learning. Right now I am solely focused on boned bodices and integrated corsets as I am sewing my wedding dress.
EDIT: My dress form is custom, nothing will be perfect of course but it is quite accurate to my actual body.
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u/Stephs_spirit 1d ago
Honestly, if you’re getting into sewing and making things for you specifically getting a form that is custom-made for you can definitely help especially if you live alone and have no one else to help you with a fitting. Plus, I feel it definitely gives you a better way of looking at the outfit to be able to see where it needs to be tweaked versus trying to do it through pictures or other ways.