4.2. Steps in Drafting the Polo Shirt Pattern

STEPS IN DRAFTING THE POLO SHIRT PATTERN

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED:

1. Shoulder

2. Waist

3. Armhole

4. Breast

5. Neckline

6. Shirts length

BODICE PATTERN

A- is the fundamental construction line. Square both ways from A.

B- from A is 2inches ( 1 and 1/4 for a child ).

C- from B is 2 inches ( 1 and 1/4 for a child )

D- from C is 3/4 inch, the back seamlines ( 1/2 for a child ).

E- from D is 3/4 inch ( 1/2 for a child ).

F - from B is 1/2 breast on the square plus 1/2 down.

G- from B is the shirt length plus 1 and 1/2 shirt allowances.

H- from G is 3/4 for the front part. Connect all points.

I- from A is 1/6 neckline measurement on the square.

J- from B is 1/2 shoulder measurement plus 1/2 inch for seam allowances. Connect J-I and draw a line downward to locate K on line E.

L- is a point formed by joining I-J-K to form a rectangle. Shape back neckline from I curving gently to B or use french curve.

M- is a point on line D for the back pattern.

N- is the midway of K -J.

O- from F is 1/2 breast on the square

P- from O is 2 inches for adults, 1 1/2 for tapered shirts, and 1 1/4 for children. Shape armhole from J curve slightly or use a french curve to shape it. The front armhole is deeper 3/8 inch than the back armhole.

Q- is the point squaring down from P

R- from H is 3/4 inch, the overlay of the front part.

S- from R is 3 inches. Connect S-Q with a french curve.

T- from E is 3/4 inch. Connect T-R. Shape front neckline from L to T. Finish the drafting as presented. The front pattern when finished is made up of letters TELKOPQSHR. The back pattern is made up of the letters ERPQGF. The yoke pattern is made up of letters EKJIB.