Eight Head Theory: A grown up human body is divided into eight equal parts, which are equal in height to that of the head. So each part is known as the head. All these eight divisions or heads are as follows : 1st head : From hair to chin or nape of neck.

10.3 PRINCIPLES FOR PATTERN DRAFTING: Drafting can be done on ordinary brown paper which should not however be too thin. To obtain an accurate draft, use a sharp pencil, and a ruler for, drawing straight lines. To get the corners at right angles, keep an L scale or set squares ready. Before drafting, it is important to understand the procedures and instructions clearly, and to have practice in drawing a well balanced pattern with smooth curves and straight lines. You must understand the following principles before starting to attempt drafting.