How to Draft a Simple Halter Neck Swimsuit Pattern
Basic Pattern Making in Adobe Illustrator
Welcome to our step-by-step pattern making project on crafting a halter neck swimsuit pattern from a basic block, using Adobe Illustrator. In this project, we will transform a swimsuit basic block into a halter-neck swimsuit finished pattern. It’s a relatively simple process which you can do in either Adobe Illustrator or if you prefer traditional pattern making on paper, the process is exactly the same. Before we start you’ll need a basic block.
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What You’ll Need to Follow Along
Before we start, you’ll need to download a leotard basic block to follow along with this tutorial. Check out our sister website DesignLab.London. We stock a wide variety of leotard basic blocks in a range of sizes, that will act as a perfect foundation or base pattern for this halter neck swimsuit pattern project. Browse the collection, pick your style, size, and then download it to follow along.
This tutorial will work with all five leotard basic blocks styles.
What’s Next?
At the end of this project, you’ll have the necessary skills to adapt a leotard basic block into a simple halter neck swimsuit pattern using Adobe Illustrator. You’re not done there though! If you want to share it online or print it off at home, you’ll need to add seam allowance and transform it into a PDF sewing pattern. Check out the projects below to find out how.
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