Front Patterns for Women

For the Upper Torso the Above Bust Dart is used to adjust the grain of the fabric at the full bust so it is parallel to the floor. The Lower Bust Dart adjusts the grain of the fabric so the side front is perpendicular to the floor.

For the Lower Torso women may need darts for the tummy and a second at side front to accomodate the shape of the pelvic bone as seen in the Side Front photo. Because the Lower Torso is gradually shaped these darts can be evenly spaced between Center Front and the Side Seam.

Upper Torso
This video follows the 31 steps illustrated on pages 138 to 140 of Fashion & Costume Design in Quarter Scale. It uses the Full Front, Side, and Side with the Arm Raised photos. The photos of Alex used in this video can be found on pages 217 to 221 of the book.

Lower Torso
This video follows the steps illustrated on pages 141 to 142 of Fashion & Costume Design in Quarter Scale. It uses the Full Front, Side, and Side Back photos.