How to Pattern Draft – Drafting a Bodice Block

Calling all sewists! Are you interested in learning how to draft patterns but don’t know where to start? In our new series, Pattern Drafting for Beginners, we teach you all the skills you will need to master creating custom made patterns and adaptations. Join Izzy as she takes you right from the beginning, paying attention to your form, basic drafting skills such as drawing and sewing your patterns and manipulation to get your garments fitting like a glove.

Throughout this series, you will discover our top recommendations for the best tools and fabric for pattern drafting in your sewing space. As well as crafting bespoke skirt, dress, trouser and top blocks, you will also learn how to work with darts, draft collars, sleeves, cuffs and much more. Subscribe and follow along so you don’t miss an episode!

If you have missed any of the previous episodes, you can catch up here:    • Pattern Drafting  

You can find all the products used here: https://www.minerva.com/posts/1200505

In this episode, Izzy is showing you how to create a custom bodice block! Follow along to learn how to take accurate measurements and translate them in onto paper, each following episode will show you how to turn this block into decorative bodice pattern styles.

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