TAKE CREATIVITY TO A NEW LEVEL

START CREATING TRULY UNIQUE GARMENTS THAT FIT

Alexandra Morgan of In-House Patterns will show you step by step how to draft a basic bodice block using your personal body measurements. You'll learn how to draft a block for individual figures, how to balance, check and true your draft, and how to adjust the draft for your personal cup size. You'll get instruction on drafting a corresponding sleeve for your bodice as well as constructing your block and assessing the fit.

Course Outline

1. Get Started

• Learn about professional pattern making tools and supplies
• Take accurate measurements with or without a friend on hand.
• Make all the draft calculations you'll need for the drafting process.

2. Draft the Bodice

• Draft the foundational frame of the block then plot the essential measurements to define the front and back bodice.
• Adjust the cup size to personalize the draft even further.
• Add waist shaping and three dimensional form to the basic draft.

3. Refine the Draft

• Learn the professional pattern making techniques that will set your block apart.
• Check, true and balance your draft for a perfect pattern.
• Test the draft and follow the fitting guidelines to perfect the fit of your bodice.

4. Draft the Sleeve

• Draft a sleeve that corresponds to the bodice armhole.
• Learn about the body/sleeve connection and how to get a perfect fit and hang to your sleeve.
• Test the sleeve with your bodice muslin and follow the fitting guidelines to perfect the fit of your sleeve.

5. Fitting Assessment

• Learn how to assess your personal fit issues with guidance on how to work through the fitting process.