How to draft a simple fitted bodice block with darts? Beginners STEP-BY-STEP tutorial

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Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would like to show you the way I draft a fitted bodice block that features front and back waist darts as well as the bust dart. This is a pretty straight forward method that I think works really well and gives a good fit. Check below for all mentioned link and information.
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[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

How to make an easy bust dart that fits - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6nMnWmLrrCbisU

[@reneeminium324]

Yes I did, thanks

[@dianakidd5688]

Outstanding presentation ! I’ve drafted quite a few bodice block Patrerns over the years, but have to give it to you: your methods and presentation style are exceptionally good! Thank you for this great, very useful tutorial!

[@sylviavudinh5235]

This video is the most precise, clear and instructive tutorial that I have ever seen on how to draft a fitted bodice, honestly I am impressed by how good this methode is, but also by your generousity because this kind of tutorial is often something that isn't free for all to use, it is such a precious tool, thanks again for all that you make available to us on youtube, Sylvia.

[@greenflamesfirestarter]

My god, this is one of the best pattern drafting videos I've ever seen - Thank you, as a new seamstress! Your explanations were amazingly easy for me to follow, and I feel confident that I can be drafting patterns as early as this weekend!

[@vdemoor9844]

Thank you Alisa. I have lost weight this past and have been dreading drafting a new block. The two I drafted in the past took along time, like days. I followed your video for this one. In less than 4 hours, I have my final bodice block. And it fits PERFECT! You are Amazing, thank you so much. Tomorrow the sleeve.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure and I am so so glad that it was helpful and that instead of a dreaded task it turned into a rather quick thing! Big hug and pat yourself on the back - you did it!

[@galactica24]

Everything about this instruction is great, but it doesn't account for plus size/extended size bodies. What if the waist line is longer than the bust line, where does that dart go? The side seam also slants outwards for plus size bodies. I really wish there was a video somewhere on KZbin that is clear and concise, like this one, but for larger sized bodies. It's so disheartening. However, you are fantastic Alisa!

[@RR-yh6vr]

Yes, this exactly! For busty gals, mirroring the back dart makes absolutely no sense. I feel like I wasted time following along halfway thru.

[@gracelong5545]

​@RR-yh6vr I agree! I'm trying to self draft bc I'm plus size and can't find anything that really helps with the drafting process for bigger bodies

[@ericaalexandrovnaadebayo4392]

And for burst point that is low it will not be ok for arm hole

[@dread_painted_minis1495]

Have to admit, Ive been watching this video over and over for a while always a bit too worried to actually do it. I finally took the plunge and have a first mock up and I am so surprised by how good your instructions were. A really big thankyou from me.

[@Doomdoom06]

hi, i tried drafting this for myself but encountered a problem and i am not sure how to fix it. my front armhole is actually shorter than my back armhole. f armhole is 25 cm and in the back 29 cm. i am not sure how to fix it or if i did something wrong

[@Cat74]

Really enjoyed the longer tutorial thank you for all your hard work :)x

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That is great to hear, Catherine! This video completely took over my life for an entire week... but now that it is done it is like a load off of my shoulders! So happy it is done :) and I hope it helps people.

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 5 likes and comments

[@debramejia5091]

Wow! Amazing video! I would love to see how to use a bodice block with a commercial pattern. That is my missing piece of the puzzle. You are amazing! God bless you and thank you for sharing such a wealth of information.💕

[@dianadivadiamond]

This was the best tutorial about a bodice block. You've explained everything so well that even a beginner won't have any problems whatsoever. Blessed night and be safe. Thanks much for sharing. 💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MariSews]

Oh my gosh! I was just telling a friend how I need to make a block and up popped this video! I love how approachable your drafting videos are.

[@TheDeliciousAnxiety]

You are unbelievable. I have been trying to see clothing for myself as a midsize girl and could never understand patterns but the way you explain things makes me feel like I can experiment with my measurements to make whatever I want!

[@brendaeves3236]

Thank you soo much, this has helped me greatly to follow and make my first self drafted fitted bodice block. I really appreciate all the hard work you share with us to make our sewing journey so much easier. Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it helped, Brenda! Makes me very happy that this is useful! Keep on sewing and creating :)

[@sarahrudd4995]

Excellent video. Really clear and easy to follow instructions

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Miss Sarah, I am so happy you think so! I know you have been looing forward to this video! :) If any questions - just let me know :)

[@smainsadji3796]

One of the best bodice drafting tutorial I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@robynreid9895]

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[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Where??? There are a lot of spammers that post creepy links and I have seen them pop up and I have deleted/reported them to KZbin. I only posted links in the infobox below and not in the comments underneath this video. Never click on the links in the comments unless it seems like a legit comment.

[@leahgovia3267]

I not long ago started sewing and I was looking at books at pattern drafting and got very confused 😐 this is a fantastic tutorial and has really helped me thanks so much 😊

[@vivenna]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I can only imagine how many hours of learning it yourself enough to explain, planning the video, making and editing it, and making the additional instruction sheets for channel members must have taken you! It’s sometimes a bit confusing to look up inch fractions for me, so additional cm amounts in brackets on the instruction sheet would be the only thing I’d wish for :) And btw your hand coordination to draw those super neat curved marker lines is extremely skilled as well! :D

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ah yes, about 40 hrs in total, but I am so happy I did this one, although I know that it is more complex than most of my tutorials - this is a great base for any other tutorials I have done or will do in the future as you don't have to start from scratch. Gotcha on the inches/cm's - will try to incorporate that soon :)

[@vivenna]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity wow, that’s a full work week! Thanks again so much for creating this high quality content for us! :)

[@imsewblessed1578]

Hi Alisa. What a great dress form. You sure will put that to good use. A perfect and lovely gift for you. You’ve explained this drafting technique most excellently in this video. We will all be experts. 😊 I hope things are good there. I know there’s been a lot of flooding in Tennessee. Have a great week. 🥰

[@carlamatthew3681]

Thanks so much for this easy tutorial. So glad I found your channel because I'm a beginner garment maker and things can get quite confusing real fast.❤️❤️❤️

[@yvonneromera5388]

I've been watching and reading about slopers and pattern blocks the whole day and this is the most outstanding, clearest, precise, well-presented video ever on it. Thank you!!! Well done!! My Gemini communicative heart is happy!

[@obsidiansea]

I agree. It's more precise than just using rules of thumb measurements like most are.

[@Leilaamina-q8f]

Thank you 👏👏

[@debbycarter1230]

I always learn so much from your tutorials. Have you done a video on princess seams?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I have :) it is a bit tucked away, in this video, the second half of it, I gave 2 versions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpLKfJVph52Ga7s also, I think You have asked about where I buy my fabrics - I did a community post on here this week for Members regarding that and a link to the video as well :)

[@debbycarter1230]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you so very much. You are always so prompt in replying to questions!

[@malagunasekara6998]

Wow Amazing video .Thanks your great explanation .I can easily follow this method for my dress making.

[@sheemphilips6234]

I hv watched alot of basic pattern drafting and thrown away alot of patterns at they never quit sit right but yours is so straightforward and simple....amma have to try this and let you know!...thank you!

[@catherinehenvey]

thanks for all your hard work alisa i must admit it will take me a lot of reruns on this video to understand it all but i will get there,,,,,,,,,, and what a wonderful gift to get there really are good people left in the world

[@debbiewhite3270]

I think I have watched all your tutorials & this was fantastic! I recently bought the Fit Nice System but haven't gotten to it. I could probably bypass that & just follow everything you teach us. I will become a member to say ty for all u do. You are the 1st one I have considered joining.

[@Fooby941]

How come the neckline is divided only by 1/6" of the total neckline? Shouldn't it be divided by 1/4"?

[@ms.heart4y861]

Hi Alissa, I found out my back arm hole is 10 inches and my front arm hole is 9.25 inches. How to fix that?

[@Pakhi679]

Hello, thank you so much for this video. I am a complete beginner in this field. I am trying to draft a pattern after watching your video. But there is an issue my back and front shoulder seams are not matching. My front shoulder is little bigger ( length wise) than my back shoulder seam after taking the shoulder slope measurement. What to do in this case? Please suggest something.

[@haladraj]

Thank you for the vedio, it is very helpfull. I followed your direction and then figured out why my patterns have issue. My sholders are small, I am 13" only. By bust size is 34. Now if i dropd a straight line from the sholder to the bust to draw the arm whole the trouser becomes tight in the upper bust area. How to solve this? 😢

[@TawdryTempest]

How do you create the bust dart if you don't need to adjust the front armscye (front armhole is .25" smaller than back)?

[@lasopranotrompetista]

Thanks from México!❤️🎵🌟

[@tanzilaaro]

Hi Alisa, thank you for your clear explanations. can you make a video for kids bodice block please?

[@jenavasexton1645]

This is a very clear presentation! Unfortunately I got all the way to the very end and hit a snag. I need to remove 4 inches from my front armhole. I have a fairly large difference between my bust and waist and always end up adding around 2 inches in a full bust adjustment to regular patterns. Is there so.e other method of adding a bust dart that might work? I'm thinking similar to a Y adjustment where the shoulder area is widened?

[@natashabirt4731]

My shoulder slopes have ended up slightly different front and back, when I line them up on centre seams my front is 2/8 inch lower at the armhole side. Is that ok or should I adjust to match them as long as I keep same length?

[@teresaperez174]

why is your side seam to the front. its suppose to be in the middle...the back side seam is in the all the way to the front

[@CraigsOverijse]

really clearly explained thanks, although having measured and drawn this if you a small lady in height but you have large breasts I suspect the arm hole you draft following this will be much too low in my case by a good inch and half. (my nipples are way to the south). I have also therefore measured arm pit to waist and tweaked the bottom of the arm hole I drew because this way my arm holes where huge as my waist to apex measure is small owing to my body shape, also sadly the side bust dart swings into the arm hole when you have big breasts and does not work as shown.

[@ioannakoutsoumpaki4267]

Thank you Alisa!!!!

[@thesnowgirl]

Can someone help me find in membership. I see community as we)l I just can't find the download

[@ejshelby5460]

Question: after any given dart was added to a straight edge, you added that small triangle that sticks out from the edge. What is the science in that? How tall of a triangle should it be (in relation to the dart width)?

[@soamazing2727]

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[@ritaadler-everett5392]

This is such a wonderful way to teach techniques on bodice block patterning. I've avoided making one because so many other videos just end up being so confusing. Thank you for the Members worksheet to make it even easier!

[@yanabanana5086]

What to do if a front sholder slope is too big because of a big chest? The line goes far beyond the "half sholder width" line

[@LECrafts]

im wondering why the neck is one sixth. can you explain ?

[@LindahsArtHouse]

Alisa!! Thank you thank you this is amazing, I really appreciate the time you took to give us all the details! I so look forward to completing this. I have my broadcloth just waiting whoooooot! 😊

[@catherinehenvey]

linda can I ask what is broad cloth?????

[@LindahsArtHouse]

@@catherinehenvey It’s a poly cotton blend. Mostly cotton. Great for shirts, shorts, etc … washes up nicely. Also, quilters use it a lot. It’s almost always on sale at Joann’s Hee hee 😃 I buy it when it’s on a great sale like $2.99 a yard! Usually just solid colors though. I get a lot of fabric from the thrift store too, such a savings.

[@Miriko93]

This was amazing, thank you so much for a detailed tutorial!😊 Love your videos, you are very good at explaining!

[@raraavis7782]

Great video. Very clear and concise. Goes straight into my: 'recommend to people wanting to get into patternmaking' folder.

[@kathleen7849]

Thank you both!

[@annarempel7190]

I love all your drafting tutorials and have been binge watching them. Will you be doing any tutorials on drafting bodice blocks for children? You put in so much effort into your tutorials...thank you!!

[@myralorraine]

Great work on this tutorial Alyssa! It’s to the point and very clear! Thank you so much for sharing! 😉🤗

[@michaelsrowland]

Can you explain that when you have a bodice block ; how to you create different designs from it. I don't understand

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I have a ton of videos about it on a channel, just got and take a look :)

[@aliciaolivas797]

Yes! Thank you for this! Will you be creating an instructional PDF for this like with your other patterns too? That would be great.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, it is going to be uploaded in a few minutes :) I haven't had a chance to respond to your recent comments but I saw the one about closing the darts and it was on my to-do list to get back to you. You can do what you suggested only in a few cases, when you don't have many curves on your body, in all other 90% you cannot do it. Since dart is created from a difference of two volumes, from bigger to smaller or vise versa. When you close a dart and do not direct that volume anywhere else, but simply eliminate it, you reduce the actual volume of your 3D pattern. That means - it won't fit. I just wanted to let you know before you proceed to eliminating darts. You can for sure eliminate them, but that volume has to go somewhere, you can't just cut it out.

[@aliciaolivas797]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you for your response, I can’t say I have worked with darts much but I think you misunderstood what I mean by closing the darts on a pattern. It is the same thing as when you close and sew darts on your fabric, creating a transition, not a straight line. Bianca from the Closet Historian does dart manipulation fairly often and that includes closing darts to make a garment smooth yet still contoured to your body. You might want to check out her video where she makes a kimono sleeve top and shows how she closes the darts on the pattern. My hips are 12” difference from my waist so needless to say I need darts to accommodate my curves and I appreciate any tips you give on your channel. :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@aliciaolivas797 hmmm...yes, I must say I am a bit confused by what you wrote - I work with kimono sleeves and grown on sleeves a lot and if you want to eliminate darts then you need to open them up into something, redirect the volume. I just looked up Bianca's kimono sleeve blouse and there she opens up the bust dart into a sleeve. That is a standard practice, you're not taking the volume away, but redirecting.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh, I just remembered :) I did a very quick video in the Members Only FB group on how to open the darts in the pencil skirt. By opening them up you will transform the pencil skirt into an A-line skirt and eliminate the darts at the waist. If you take a look at any of the Members Extra videos here on KZbin in the infobox will be the info on how to get to the Members group on FB. Would absolutely love for you to join (if you're using fb of course)! :)

[@aliciaolivas797]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Ah, I see now. Thank you for all your replies and help, I forgot about having to redirect the darts, my bad. I do have Facebook, but I don’t use and I only had enough money for a one month membership to your channel, so I probably won’t join you FB group. Thanks for the offer though.

[@artmakeslight]

this is the easiest to follow drafting method i have seen yet. great vid!

[@macuisinesanssulfites4101]

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. I have drafted two patterns, one for me and one for my daughter. ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I sure did, thank you so so SO MUCH! I truly appreciate that!!!

[@TanLynn-uv8xu]

Thank you so much for creating this video, it was super clear and easy to follow for a beginner like me. I have a question, my back armhole length is LONGER than my front armhole length by 1”. I’ve tried remeasuring myself twice but can’t get much of a difference. I also notice that my front shoulder slope is much steeper than my back shoulder slope. Is this just the way my figure/posture is? Or did I mess something up? And if my back arm hole is really longer than my front, do I need to add a dart to the back instead of the front bodice piece?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there it might be just how your body is. The best course of action before anything else is to actually check and make a test bodice block (use cheap materials, since you will probably will need to make a couple, which is totally normal). Once you make a test bodice block and put it on yourself - you will be able to see if the pattern draft accommodates your figure or if perhaps a step or something else was missed during the drafting process. It is like with a batter for cake, once it is all mixed together it is hard to tell if you added butter or forgot it, but once you bake the cake it becomes quite obvious.

[@annway9202]

So glad i found you. I love you education videos

[@Escape10mom]

Great video with great info!! Can't wait to try this out!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Awesome! I know this one is longer but I just could not make it any shorter... :)

[@Escape10mom]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity no problem, sometimes they need to be a bit longer 😊

[@carmensalome]

Alisa this video is very timely for me. I am just starting to draft my block. I just mentioned it in my last video!! I have saved this informative lesson. Thank you!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Carmen, you will love once you have your block! This method is different than what you will find in books, but I love it because you get to create the bust dart and reduce the front gaping armhole (always a thing with commercial/indie patterns for me, ALWAYS) all in one and it gives you a pretty armhole! :)

[@anamariaroncal-lahman6620]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation. I do understand the concern about larger sizes, but, I was just going to follow your instructions, but using my measurements. Would that work?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, you are just using your measurements. Your bust dart size will probably be larger and you might need to do some additional adjustments, but the main principle is the same.

[@annelizeliebenberg9138]

I would like does this work for people that have a bigger bust. i did a basic bodice block course but then whent to a other teacher and said my bust dart i must move. they say pattern are for bust A and B if you are bigger C and D and E you must do alterations can you please make a video to explained better please. I am Afrikaans so but you do explain very good af just saw your KZbin video i was very impress you explained so that we can understand. Thanks for you video from drafting and sewing.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, this will work for all bust sizes since you are drafting according to YOUR measurements and not from a commercial made pattern. I have had people use it for all sorts of bust sizes, yes, some adjustments might be needed after your first mock up - but that is the case for almost anyone, regardless of bust size, as when we "translate" the flat pattern onto a body - we are translating 2D onto 3D. There are instruction sheets on the Google Drive as well as Members Extra regarding this tutorial - make sure to check out your Members Perks. :)

[@1tbaccus]

Love this tutorial I’ve made a strap top useing your tutorial and I love it. Made a few I other colors because it fits so nice 👍 thank you so much!🥰💕❤️💜👗🩱🥻👘🧥🥼👚

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Wonderful, Tonya! Thank you so much for sharing your sewing fun - the strap top is a nice thing to have in a wardrobe for any season! :)

[@di552000]

I’m very confuse right now will have to rewatch this video several timesbefore I can make sense of it...thank you for tutorial

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Diane, what is it that you are confused about?

[@anamargarita7734]

If my bust circ. and waist measurement are equal ( 5 babies have a lot of baby weight to lose) do I need a waist bust dart?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great question - the dart is formed by the difference between two measurements (see my video explaining what is a dart and how to go about them) if there is no difference - then dart isn't needed for the waist. However - you will need a bust dart, unless you are drafting a dart less block, then you will need to account for the lack of dart around your bust and that volume will need to go somewhere.

[@lindsayellelouisewilson1827]

What fabric are you using for the bodice block, it looks lighter than Muslin.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there :) I usually use muslin, but here I think I was using Swedish Tracing Paper. It does not really matter, as long as it is convenient for you. But for continuously working with a bodice block and making adjustments I would suggest to go with muslin, since Swedish tracing paper is stiffer and less durable.

[@SAAZ369]

can one use the bodice block as a template to alter ready made clothing ? for example to redraw darts and armhole depth and shape etc?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes you can, check out my "upcycles series" on my channel and you will see plenty examples :)

[@IamAlic]

Alisa you’re a great teacher! Thank you for these instruction 🙏👌but Q? You didn’t mention exclusively to add any amount of ease when plotting the front shoulder slope for front bodice. Ease was added to back shoulder slope when it was plotted.....please if you could clarify that part it would be helpful....many thanks!

[@MadameFonz]

I'm trying to understand why my bodice doesn't look the same, but I'm following your instructions, and I can't get it. I always get stuck at the bust line. I'm super confused about how the bust apex to waist can be 9 inches on the mannequin when mine is 4.5 inches. Because my bust line ends up really low on my pattern, the arm hole looks really large.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Each bodice will look differently. Your bust apex might be lower than mine. If the armhole is too low then just simply bring up the underarm section and that's it :)

[@MadameFonz]

​@ThoughtfulCreativity Well, I'm not sure how to do that since the underarm section is connected to the bust line. I did give everything a once over again, and my original measurements were all different. I did it again and they were different again. My pattern looks a little better now, but with my measurements changing constantly, I think this will take a few days to get right.

[@veronicataylor780]

Love your videos! It is nice to be able to listen to a person that talks clearly, but I do find you speak tooooo fast which is common with young people today. Could you slow it down a little for us old folks? I am going to subscribe. Also I was wondering if these bodice slopers need to have adjustments like a rounded back and sway back?🪡🧵🧓🏻

[@barnesfindlay4121]

Hello Thoughtful Creativity. This could be a very very good tutorial if you had only marked the lines with letters of the alphabets so the connections would be easier to navigate .....one of the better videos I have seen though....

[@neilllewellyn8201]

Hello Alisa, Please can you tell me how you calculated how far to drop the bust dart? You mention that for yourself you would drop it approx 1/2 inch but for the model 1.1/2 inches. I have a large bust. I am a 44DD. I have seen some videos where a "bust circle is mentioned" with calculations for sizing size A to F. My bust circle is 4" diameter. Should I drop the bust dart by 2 inches? I would like to add that I've drafted a pattern block for knit fabrics using your method and that worked out really well, so thank you very much for that. It was very simple to follow and your instructions are clear and concise. I'm completely stuck at the moment, so I'm hoping you can help as I've tried many other tutorials but none as helpful as yours. Thank you kindly, Una

[@reneeminium324]

Hi Alisa, I love your videos and your sunny attitude! I recently joined your membership and tried to find the step by step in the google drive. There is a folder for the knit block, but not for the woven block. Please help me find it! thanks!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Renee, hello there. There is a folder for Knit Bodice block because there was a full series for it. Instruction sheets for Woven Bodice Block with dart is in the "instruction sheets for garments" folder :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

The exact name is "fitted bodice block with dart" and there are only two PDF files that start with F, so you can sort the files in the ABC order.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Renee, hello hello :) just checking in to see if you found it :)

[@resnethsaksak1420]

Thanks for sharing Love to learn the many body parts measurements. Very good and clear explanation

[@bmorgan7559]

This tutorial is excellent! Easy to follow, even for a beginner, and great result- I had to adjust my bust dart to resolve some armhole gaping, but it was very easy and my second attempt fits great. All your tutorials are so clear and practical, you're making sewing much more approachable.

[@seagravesjackson625]

Thank you so much for a very informative tutorial. I have pattern making books which advised the measurements taken should go under the elastic where it ends. Looking at this wonderful tutorial it looks like you measuring right on top of elastic. Please advise. TY .

[@jenavasexton1645]

Thank you for making this! So clear. I have a large bust and want to try out using a bodice block to make a Halloween costume (low pressure for perfection with costumes!).

[@only1shanii91]

I absolutely loved this tutorial you were very detailed and precise, the arm hole area and bust line area were the most challenging to construct due to me being plus sized but besides that it was very fun and educational following your instructions, thank you so much I really appreciate you taking time to share this video. I love your channel and save & share your content with my followers on other platforms. You’re asl awesome 🫶🏽🩷

[@tanzilaaro]

Hi Alisa, thank you for your clear explanations. can you make a video for kids bodice block please?

[@kathleendemoya6089]

My apologies for sounding dumb, but, what does it mean to Join? I see that on other people I subscribe to also, but don't get it. Can you please explain?

[@livramrez1776]

Hi, I really like this video, I have broad shoulder, can I apply this method? thank you so much❤️

[@prvnizena]

Hi please, I am quite lost with inches, what it means 3 8 of an inch, is it like 3 1/8 inch or 3/8 inches, I dont now how put the value in the convertor

[@tanzilaaro]

Hi Alisa, thank you for your clear explanations. can you make a video for kids bodice block please?

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

My dress form is called Leggy Peggy, and couldn't help smiling when you announced the name of the new addition to your sewing family..my name is Monica Elizabeth..

[@ayeshamuhammad6829]

You are really an honest person with your work. I was searching for the same pattern which i learned in my fashion Design class long time ago. unfortunately, i lost that but finally i got it again after a long struggle.I really appreciate and thankful to you.

[@SusanZheng-t9v]

A wonderful presentation. It is clear and professional. Thank you so much for the lesson. Your language is very fluent. Your instruction makes me want to try one.

[@jeannie82024]

Hello Alisa! I'm so happy for you getting the dress form gifted. If it's ok, can you please share the brand. I'm looking to purchase one and need recommendations. Thank you! :-)

[@thesnowgirl]

Please someone hp me find the instruction

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there, Dee! The name of the file on the Google Drive is "Fitted bodice block with darts". If you change your google layout to medium size thumbnails instead of just titles - then you will be able to see the cover page of each PDF file.

[@naderaa.8175]

Hallo dear, I did not understand Armhol's calculation during the rehearsal, can you do the calculation again? just write please.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Watch the video again.

[@naderaa.8175]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Hallo, You measured it, before the side was bigger, I didn't understand whether both sides must be the same? or not?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@naderaa.8175 Nadera, I really wish you would watch the video and listen, at 19:30 I say the exact answer to your question.

[@tygress12]

Absolutely love this video and will finally try to make a bodice block. I have tons of books and they are intimidating and confusing. One question I have is about the back armhole dart. Is it possible to move it into the waist dart? I originally thought yes but the angle it goes to isn’t the same as the waist dart, so I’m not sure it is the same as moving the dart volume around on the bodice front. Also, my first self drafted pattern was the cami pattern you did recently. I must say never have I had any tank top/ cami ever fit me so well. Amazing video thank you. That video is why I decided to become a member, especially when I pay more for cup if coffee then the cost of your membership. So much content and value for such a small price. Thank you so much.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Tygress, hello hello! Thank you for joining and welcome and I am SO SO glad that you're enjoying and having great results! About the darts - great question, the rule of thumb is - you can combine darts (like moving the bust darts into the waist dart completely) if these darts originate from the same point, like bust dart and waist dart originate from the bust apex, therefore you can combine one with another. Thhe back shoulder armhole drat you can move around, but I would not try to transfer it into the waist dart, as shoulder dart goes from the curve of the back armscye towards the shoulder blade. Here's a little secret - you can transfer it into the neckline, and as most of the times you will be cutting the neckline much wider than your bodice neckline, then with cutting away the neckline you will also cut away dart volume, not all of it, but what will be left will be so insignificant that you won't need to worry about it all. Same with leaving that dart unsewn in the armhole, if you add a sleeve, most of the time for me that volume is absorbed by the sleeve and the fit is great, and if doing sleeveless - you will be cutting away some part of the armhole, therefore the dart will go away. 3rd option is to let out this dart into various places - like I did in the "how to get rid of the dart" video - take a look at that - it will help you! :) whew, I hope all of this makes sense, I know it is a long one :) and thank You again!

[@tygress12]

Thank you for such a quick response. You are on it. Another question for you. I have to make a 4inch bust dart on mine and that make the arm hole really wonky. Would you recommend doing a smaller bust dart to start with and pinch more out in the mock up stage or take the full 4inch and just eyeball truing up the armse?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@tygress12 I would do the first one - and definitely do the mock up :) after you pinch the excess and adjust the armscye (if needed just do it right on your body with a pencil) - it will be a smooth sailing.

[@homedecor3257]

So beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻 stay connected 😍

[@ulfathima124haniffa5]

Excellent presentation very helpful. thank you so much.

[@alicem2709]

Hi would you please do a favor and make a video how to do patern and sew a blazer that has a princess dart thank you

[@carmen29riv]

Excellent video! Thank you for using the mannequin it helps a whole lot.

[@Maggi1108]

This is so precise and yet so simple to understand and follow ! Thank you so much !

[@wendyb7993]

What a great tutorial so easy to follow and the best in detail I’ve seen 🥳 I’m in the uk and there is no membership tab 😟☹️

[@abiramisakthivel1111]

Amazing explanation. You are the best. ❤

[@sherminbaird-gunn733]

I was captured by the first video I looked at of the blouse without dart and saw this one. I tried it and it was perfect without any adjustments having to be made. Thank you very much for the presentation. Well executed. Thumbs up.

[@blumenaue7590]

I’m learning. Thanks for your work!!