Petticoat Tales: Creating the pattern

Using pattern tape i have marked out the design i wanted onto my mannequin, It is meant to be a small mannequin size 2 but mine is a 10ish so it will be a bit bigger than they are meant to be. i have tried to create a different shape for the bust this time with a low dip at the c/f. I think i will have to put either power net in between the bust or put more that one strap in order to keep it all in place cause you need to think about the movement of dancer and how this could effect the costume.

Here are a few pictures of the pattern drafting:

i really wanted to create a pointed waistline to it. Having not done this shape before i wanted to give myself a different shape to try out and advance my skills more.

My bodice will also have 13 panels in it as i will do the c/f cut on the fold instead of 2 pieces.

After marking it all out i have used calico pieces to drape onto the stand making sure the front grainlines face forward and back one go towards the c/b in a v shape. This emphasises the waist hopefully.

Here are a few of my draping and the final pattern pieces marked up and ready to place onto the top fabric and drill to cut out.