Dylan & Son uses weights on opposing sides of the fabric to help with cutting:
Tag: cut
Cutting multiple shirting layers
Simple 20s Dress Draping
Jacket Pattern
Flared Collar
Taken from Yamagami.
Edges and Openings
Taken from Yamagami.
Dress Train Pattern Cuts
Rubinacci Jacket Pattern
Note the front dart that extends mid-way and turns out at 90 degrees towards side seam.