How to Draft a V-Neck A-Line Dress | Pattern Drafting Tutorial

In this pattern drafting tutorial, I’ll show you how to draft a V-neck A-line dress using a basic bodice block. This method is suitable if you’re working from a bodice block fitted to your individual measurements, or from a well-fitting basic pattern. I also explain when and why a neckline dart is required, particularly for lower V-necklines, and how dart size relates to cup size and neckline depth. NEVE DRESS SEWING PATTERN ✂️ Prefer to sew this design using a ready-to-print pattern? Shop the Neve Dress Pattern: https://madetosew.com/product/neve/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro + what you’ll draft 00:27 What you need (bodice block / starting pattern) 01:22 Front draft: dart manipulation (move to side seam) 04:01 Front draft: neckline + prevent gaping 05:13 Neckline dart (bust radius + cup guidelines) 06:44 Armhole adjustments 07:14 Add length + draft A-line shape (front) 10:26 True side seam + correct hem length (stretch control) 12:19 Add details: hem band + inseam pocket + true dart 14:45 Grainlines + lining adjustments (front) 15:55 Back draft: neckline + armhole 17:15 Back length + A-line + side seam matching 21:10 Zipper notch + back grainline options 22:44 Trace pieces + seam allowance + labelling 24:04 Wrap up + next class WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Dart manipulation into a side dart - Reducing the shoulder width and adjusting the high point shoulder - Drafting a clean V-neckline - Measuring the bust radius and removing a neckline dart to prevent gaping - Adjusting the armhol