Bodice measurements
Bust, waist, front length, back length, shoulder, neckline, and armhole settings control the upper portion.
Sewing pattern guide
Dress measurements guide
A dress draft combines bodice and skirt logic. The waist connection is the key area where upper and lower measurements must balance.
Waist connection
The bodice waist and skirt waist must sew together cleanly after darts and shaping are considered.
Hip and skirt length
Hip and length control the lower block. They affect room, movement, and the visual proportion of the dress.
Classic, fitted, or A-line
Silhouette presets change side seams, ease, and hem shape. Each should be checked with the intended fabric.
Darts across sections
Darts in the bodice and skirt must create a clean transition rather than fighting each other at the waist.
Hem and movement
Dress hem allowance and skirt width should match the planned finish and walking comfort.
Before cutting fabric
After generating a dress, verify bodice balance, waistline connection, skirt side seams, darts, hem, seam allowance, and print scale before cutting fabric.