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The drop shoulder pattern is developed by attaching a portion of the upper sleeve cap to the bodice. The dropped
shoulder extends beyond the shoulder tip and covers part of the upper arm at varying lengths. It may be developed
without the lower sleeve (Design 1) or with the lower sleeve (Design 2).
Pattern Plot and Manipulation
Fig 1a, b Sleeve Preparation
• Mark the center between the cap and biceps.

• Square a line across the sleeve cap from this mark.
• Mark 1/2 inch down from the center grainline, and draw a curved style line. Label X.
• Measure armhole curves A to X and B to X. Record (Fig 1a).Separate cap from lower sleeve (shaded area).
Cut through grainline to separate the cap (Fig 1b).

Fig 1a Fig 1b

Figs 2, 3

• Trace patterns, allowing room for the sleeve cap.
• Trace back bodice, transferring shoulder dart to armhole. Trace front bodice.
• C to X = A to X
• D to X = B to X

Fig 2 Fig 3

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Lesson 42 - 45 (3)