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Creating design and manipulation FASHION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - CITS

Creating design and manipulation

At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• manipulation of bodice block using draping method
• preparation of child and ladies basic bodice block, sleeve and hip block
• fitting problems and alteration in children and ladies garment

Manipulation can be done in the bodice block by changing the dart locations from one point to another point as
per the required design variation. Dart manipulation is the technique of adjusting existing darts during the pattern
making process. (Fig 1)

Fig 1

Bodice block
Manipulation of Darts (Fig 2)
Fig 2

Following darts are shifted and adjusted from one location to another in bodice block as per choice and requirement
of design.
• Standard Waist Dart
• French Dart
• Armhole Dart
• Mid-Shoulder Dart
• Centre Front Bust Dart

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology -Lesson 13-24