Easily Make Princess Line Patterns from Basic Pattern

This post is about making patterns for all the types of princess line using a simple and basic sari blouse pattern.

Dear Fashionista and Tantu Reader!

Your reactions for the basic sari blouse pattern were awesome! Yes, good pattern making skills are developed from experience. So, I always try to get tips from experienced dress makers 🙂

Today’s topic is, as I had mentioned, how to make patterns for all the princess line types easily from this basic pattern.

This is how the basic front pattern looks.

Basic Pattern for Sari Blouse With Waist Line Darts – Front Bodice

Observe the straight grain line (double end arrow mark) in the image. Grain line is the direction of the yarn in the fabric. The long grain line that runs lengthwise (parallel to selvedge) is called as the straight grain. We have to maintain the same grain in the princess patterns too.

Princess Line From Armhole

1. First of all, the grain lines are marked in the two sides of the bust point. The two grain lines drawn are parallel to each other.
2. Then, a smooth curve from the bust point to the deepest part in the armhole is marked.
3. Finally, cutting is done along the dart sides towards the armhole (scissors direction). We get two princess line parts: centre part and side part.
4. 1cm seam allowances are added to the princess seam and a smooth shape is given before cutting the fabric.
5. Note that centre part includes the shoulder and it is the larger part.

Similarly,

Princess Line From Neckline

1. Grain lines are marked in the two sides of the bust point. The two grain lines drawn are parallel to each other.
2. A smooth curve from the bust point to a point on the neckline is marked. This point placement can be varied depending on the required design.
   
3. Cutting is done along the dart sides towards the neckline (scissors direction). We get two princess line parts: centre part and side part.
4. 1cm seam allowances are added to the princess seam and a smooth shape is given before cutting the fabric.
5. Note: Side part consists of the shoulder and centre part is the smaller part.

Princess Line From Shoulder line

1. Grain lines are marked in the two sides of the bust point. The two grain lines drawn are parallel to each other.
2. A smooth curve from the bust point to a point on the shoulder is marked. This point placement is usually at the centre of the shoulder part. This position can be varied depending on the required design.
3. Cutting is done along the dart sides towards the shoulder (scissors direction). We get two princess line parts: centre part and side part.
4. 1cm seam allowances are added to the princess seam and a smooth shape is given before cutting the fabric.
5. Note: Shoulder part is usually halved. Hence both the centre part and side part include shoulder. 

Princess Line Into Centre Front

1. Grain lines are marked in the two sides of the bust point. The two grain lines drawn are parallel to each other.
2. A smooth curve from the bust point to a point in the centre front is marked. This point must be above the bust point. This position can be up or down depending on the required design.
3. Cutting is done along the dart sides towards the centre (scissors direction). We get two princess line parts: centre part and side part.
4. 1cm seam allowances are added to the princess seam and a smooth shape is given before cutting the fabric.
5. Note: Centre part does not include neckline. So, it is the small part.
   

Thus, all the types of princess line patterns are cut. Click here for cutting & stitching instructions:

• Making Pattern For Princess Line
• Stitching A Princess Line Blouse

Hope this princess line post would help you! I would love to read your feedback and suggestions! They help Tantu to deliver what you need!

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