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How to Create 3 Front Box Pleats on an A-Line Dress | Pattern Drafting for Beginners

Jul 24, 2026 · 6.6K views

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DescriptionMastering Box Pleats & Boat Neck: A-Line Dress Pattern Drafting Are you looking for a stylish and elegant dress that's easy to make? In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draft a beautiful sleeveless A-line dress with a classic boat neck and three stunning box pleats in the front. This pattern is perfect for beginnersMore
Mastering Box Pleats & Boat Neck: A-Line Dress Pattern Drafting Are you looking for a stylish and elegant dress that's easy to make? In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draft a beautiful sleeveless A-line dress with a classic boat neck and three stunning box pleats in the front. This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to step up their sewing game and create a high-end look with simple professional techniques. 📌 What you will learn in this video: How to draft an easy and balanced boat neck. Step-by-step drafting of 3 front box pleats for a chic look. How to create a comfortable and smooth A-line back. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Designing a Chic A-Line Dress 00:21 Drafting the Front Pattern & Boat Neck 03:38 How to Calculate & Add 3 Box Pleats 12:02 Drafting the Back Pattern 13:44 Drafting the A-line Back Pattern 16:37 Final Pattern Review & Tips ✅ Materials needed: * Basic bodice and sleeve block patterns: 🔗 New to this? Start with my basic top pattern tutorial: [https://youtu.be/oDw0Kvg26QI] 🔗 Learn your sleeve patterns here: [https://youtu.be/-vs4_cnnpl0] 🔗 Learn your two-piece sleeve pattern here: https://youtu.be/B8KZ3MuLohQ 🔗 3 Types of Princess Seams in Pattern Making: https://youtu.be/0Lfw2UpLz2c * Pattern paper, pencil, eraser, tape measure, curved ruler, and pattern scissors. See the exact measurements of this model: ✅️️ Dress length: XS 104 cm, S 105 cm, M 106 cm, L 107 cm, XL 108 cm, XXL 109 cm, 3XL 110 cm, 4XL 111 cm 💖 Support the Channel: If t

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