STEPS IN DRAFTING THE

POLO SHIRT PATTERN

Presented by: Ma. Eunila A. Milay
 Learning objectives:

01 02 03
Distinguish the different Demonstrate the correct Take body measurements
measurements used in way of drafting a polo shirt accurately for the polo shirt
drafting a polo shirt pattern. pattern. pattern.
 Measurements Needed:
01 SHOULDER 04 BREAST

02 WAIST 05 NECKLINE

03 ARMHOLE 06 SHIRTS LENGTH

 D I C E P A T T E R
B O N
 A
A is the fundamental
construction line. Square
both ways from A.
 B
B from A is 2 inches (1
and 1/4 inches for a
child).
 c
C from B is 2 inches (1
and 1/4 inches for a
child).
 d
D from C is 3/4 inch, the
back seamlines
(1/2 inch for a child ).
 e
E from D is 3/4 inch (1/2
inch for a child).
 f
F from B is 1/4 breast on
the square plus 1/2 inch
down
 g
G from B is the shirt
length plus 1 and 1/2
inches shirt allowances.
 H
H from G is 3/4 inch
downward for the front
part. Connect all points.
 I
I from A is 1/6 neckline
measurement on the
square.
 J
J from B is 1/2 shoulder
measurement plus 1/2
inch for seam allowances.
Connect J-I and draw a
line downward to locate
point K on line E.
 L
L- is a point formed by
joining I-J-K to form a
rectangle. Shape back
neckline from I curving
gently to B or use a
French curve.
 M
M- is a point on line D
for the back pattern.
 N
N is the midway of K -J.
 O
O- from F is 1/2 breast
on the square
 P
P from O is 2 inches for
adults, 1 1/2 inches for
tapered shirts, and 1 1/4
inches for children. Shape
armhole from J curving
slightly or use a French
curve to shape it. The front
armhole is deeper 3/8 inch
than the back armhole.
 Q
Q is a point squaring
down from P.
 R
R from H is 3/4 inch, the
overlay of the front part.
 S
S from R is 3 inches.
Connect S-Q with a hip
curve.
 T
T- from E is 3/4 inch.
Connect T-R. Shape front
neckline from L to T. Finish
the drafting as presented.
 FINAL
The front pattern when
finished is made up of
letters TELKOPQSHR.The
back pattern is made up
of the letters ERPQGF.
The yoke pattern is made
up of letters EKJI
Thank You for Listening!