Pattern Construction

My final design is meant to be very loose fitted. Therefore i have looked into designing a box shape maxi dress that will be in a fabric that hangs well. I have got the inspiration for the pattern from a light jumper of mine, and today i begun to construct it.

This is the first toile i have made:


To begin with, I traced off the mens shirt block (to make the garment oversized). I extended the lines on the block, and I then squared off the pattern so it ended up with a right angle where the shoulder point meets the side seam. I cut out two of the front pattern, and two of the back. I then sewed up the CF for the front pieces and up the CB for the back pieces. After i had sewn the pieces together, i joined the back and front first of all at the shoulder seam and then at the side seam. The size was pretty much exactly what i wanted however the pattern itself was lacking the complex elements i want.

Having sorted out a base pattern, i feel pretty confident with the construction side of things. I like the way my garment is going and think i could end up making something that perfectly reflects my project.