Yoke draft
Also: Yoke pattern draft
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The process of separating a design line, such as a shoulder or back panel, from a bodice block to create a yoke pattern piece, often absorbing dart shaping into its seam.
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Bodice draft
The process of constructing a fitted torso pattern from a set of body measurements using drafting formulas and a straightedge, producing front and back pieces shaped with darts.
Underarm dart
A bust dart originating from the side seam near the underarm and pointing toward the bust apex, one of the most common dart placements in bodice drafting.
Back bodice draft
The portion of a bodice draft that shapes the back torso pattern, incorporating the shoulder blade dart or ease, waist shaping, and armhole curve calculated from back body measurements.
Empire line draft
A bodice draft with the horizontal seam positioned just below the bust rather than at the natural waist, used for empire-waist dresses and tops.
Front bodice draft
The portion of a bodice draft that shapes the front torso pattern, incorporating the bust dart, waist dart, neckline, and armhole curve calculated from front body measurements.
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