Dress - Surplice Bodice with Plain Skirt
This design may also be done with the Surplice Empire draft.
Draft the Surplice Bodice with desired sleeve. Draft the default classic skirt.
Pattern Editor Changes.
Front Bodice - No change
Back Bodice, Back Facing, Back Skirt - Add seam allowance to center back edge. Use the Offset Tool. Connect lines using Intersect.
Front Facing - Remove lower facing below Empire line. Draw a straight line across at waistline. Use Intersect to remove lines that extend into the bodice. Use Delete to remove other lines. Add seam allowance below empire waist.
Skirt Front - Remove skirt extension. Use Delete. Add text "Cut on fold"

Surplice Dress Draft