drafting body pattern
step 8: draft the body pattern
to draft the body pattern, find a shirt that fits the way you want the finished costume to. remember that we're dealing with polar fleece here, which is not stretchy or slinky, so a boxy, loose fit is best for this fabric type. notice the sweater i've picked is flat front and back - no darts or body shaping is built into this garment - and it hangs to my upper thigh. lay the center of your chosen starter shirt along the edge of the newspaper and trace it out, marking where the sleeve starts at the shoulder & underarm.
drafting body pattern
step 8: draft the body pattern
to draft the body pattern, find a shirt that fits the way you want the finished costume to. remember that we're dealing with polar fleece here, which is not stretchy or slinky, so a boxy, loose fit is best for this fabric type. notice the sweater i've picked is flat front and back - no darts or body shaping is built into this garment - and it hangs to my upper thigh. lay the center of your chosen starter shirt along the edge of the newspaper and trace it out, marking where the sleeve starts at the shoulder & underarm.