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Incorporate darts to fit the fabric to the body's curves, typically at the bust, waist, and hips.

Modify the hemline of a pattern piece to create an A-line or flared silhouette.

Add width to the pattern piece to create volume where required, using techniques such as slash and spread.

Create tucks by folding the fabric and sewing it down to create a raised ridge; adjust the pattern accordingly.

Position the pattern at a 45-degree angle to the grainline to allow the fabric to drape diagonally.

Design the pattern deliberately uneven or unbalanced, with different details, lengths, or shapes on each side.

Transform darts into princess seams for a fitted look by extending them to create curved lines for the seam.

Create a draped neckline by adding fabric and altering the neckline shaping on the pattern.

Create a 'bubble' effect at the hemline by adjusting the pattern to have a longer inner hem than the outer hem.

Add volume by including extra fabric in the pattern for folds to create pleats.

Design ruffles that fall in a cascading manner by adding circular or spiral pieces to the pattern.