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EXERCISE 15 : Prepare patterns for various styles of

Neckline Variations

Objectives

At the end of this exercise, you will be able to:
• prepare patterns for built-up bateau neckline
• prepare patterns for neckline with rounded inset band.

Requirements

Tools/Instruments
• Push pins - as reqd.
• Measuring tape - 1 No.
• Scissors - 1 No. • Ladies’ bodice block front and back
• L-Scale ruler - 1 No. pattern size back pattern size - 12 (M-Small)
• Ruler paper for patterns - 1 No. • Pattern table - 1 No.
• Pencil or Pen - 1 No. • Pattern shears - 1 No.
• Metal weights - 1 No. • Bell pins and push pins - 1 No.
• Tracing wheel - 1 No. Materials
• Awl - as reqd. • Brown papers - as reqd.
Procedure

TASK 1: Prepare patterns for BUILT-UP BATEAU NECKLINE

1 First, trace the front bodice block pattern, and transfer 1/2 inch of the dart from the waist dart to mid-neck.
Extend center front neck 3/4 inch and square a short line. Mark the point P as shown in the figure. Also mark
the point Q at mid-shoulder. Square a line 1 1/2 inches up from Q, ending 3/4 inch out from shoulder. Now,
Mark the point R. Draw the neckline and blend the curved line with square lines P and R. Mark notch at point
Q. (Please note that the broken line indicates original pattern.). Now, Cut the pattern from paper. For facing,
Trace the neck area on fold, ending 1 inch from Q. Now, remove pattern and draw bottom edge parallel with
neckline.

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