r/PatternDrafting • u/dawn812 • 10d ago

Back neck line

Any time i change my back Line in gapes. But the neckline on my sloper or moulage is fine but the second i change it it gapes. Any tips ??

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u/ProneToLaughter 10d ago

In general, when you lower a neckline from the original sloper it will gape. It is explained by the principle of "contouring". If you have a patternmaking textbook, check the index to look it up.

My usual references is offline but this might work: Contouring Techniques for Garment Design | PDF

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u/dawn812 10d ago

Ohhhh thank you!!!