DIY Trapeze Top Pattern Tutorial | Tie-Neck Halter Design

Learn how to draft a tie halter neck top sewing pattern from your bodice block in this step-by-step pattern drafting tutorial. This trapeze-style top is perfect for woven fabrics, and works beautifully for both summer and evening wear In this class we cover dart manipulation for a halter neck silhouette, adjusting the neckline and shoulder, shaping the armhole and adding trapeze volume to the hem. Learn how to draft sewing patterns and specialist sewing techniques. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:24 Draft front pattern - dart manipulation for a halter neck 3:44 Draft front pattern - neckline & shoulder adjustments 4:25 Draft front pattern - shape underarm 5:26 Draft front pattern - adding trapeze volume to the hem 12:07 Draft back pattern 17:30 Drafting the neck tie 21:29 Tracing out master pattern & seam allowances WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - How to manipulate darts for a halter neck silhouette - How to adjust the neckline and shoulder for a halter neck - How to shape and lower the underarm - How to add trapeze volume to the hem using the slash and spread technique - How to draft a neck tie pattern piece - How to trace out and add seam allowances to all pattern pieces You will need a fitted bodice block or you can adapt my Copen pattern (linked below). Measurements are given in both centimetres and inches. LINKED VIDEOS: 📌 Copen Pattern: https://madetosew.com/product/copen/ 📌 Sewing Tutorial: https://youtu.be/L1jJVJKH1xU