HOW TO MAKE A BASIC BODICE

[@SewUnique_ng]

Learning to draft a basic bodice is important in garment production. The benefits of pattern drafting far outweigh the cons & as a pattern drafter I’m committed to sharing this knowledge with you. Let me know if you find these videos easy to follow.

[@artdelib6671]

Your explaination is one of the best!!!🌺🌼

[@SewUnique_ng]

I’m pleased to read this! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to leave a comment. You are valued 💝

[@estherbamidelecollins5394]

Wow! 👏👏👏👏👏 hmmm I have to unlearn and relearn ooo. It's looking like magic. But I will watch over and over till I get it

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you so much! Keep trying. You can slow down the video, I’m sure you’ll get it. Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions ❤️

[@mercywelime2790]

Lovely and easy to comprehend. Pls make a review of essential pattern drafting books for beginners.

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏾 will do

[@precious_pierce]

I don't know why I'm just coming across you channel now but you did good and I just found out I have a lot to learn. Pattern drafting is interesting and technical. Not easy but with time tho. Love it.. But if appreciate if you can out in more details... Thanks making me love Mathematics ♥

[@SewUnique_ng]

Awwww! Thank you so much for your kind words! Well done ❤️🙏🏾

[@vlisidyrare3714]

Thank you for the video. Love your top

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you so so much ❤️😘

[@mariammotunrayo4921]

Thanks for d great impact ,pls is it for all body shapes that d back across armhole must be smaller to d back across shoulder n d front too ?

[@SewUnique_ng]

Well in most cases, yes however some people have an arched back but 8/9 in 10 cases …. That’s how it is. I hope this helps

[@mariammotunrayo4921]

@@SewUnique_ng thanks ,though i drafted but the front n back dart didn't align ,problem might be from my measurement,pls can u share d measurements u used to draft?

[@omanellie2822]

Thank you so much. This was indeed helpful

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you for watching ❤️🙏🏾

[@funbiabiola1975]

Good day adunnique.please What's the name ofghis pattern drafting method . Like Nathalie bray, metric pattern cutting by Winifred Aldrich. I appreciate

[@SewUnique_ng]

Good afternoon Funbi and thanks for your message, my pattern is an adaptation of Helen armstrong’s and Bray’s to suit the our body types. I hope this helps?

[@thaisnails7337]

I decided today I was going to watch this video to draft the bodice. I took the afternoon into the evening to carefully watch the video. I did put it in slow motion to make sure I understood everything. On another day I'll take muslin to draft the bodice and see how the fit goes.

[@SewUnique_ng]

Well done! Learning pattern drafting isn’t an easy thing & I’m so so proud of you! Let me know how it goes & if you’re interested in a pattern drafting one on one class, you can send me an email. I have a 6 weeks beginners course for that. ❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾

[@thaisnails7337]

When I was following the other video of how to join the muslin , I was thinking to myself I'm not sure if it's going to fit! Well I took a chance and my bodice fits so well with a zipper! My bodice is not tight, it's not loose, it's just made...exactly for my body shape. I'm able to move my hands up and down, bend down with no problem. I did follow your taking body measurement before drafting my bodice and shorts. The videos are easy to follow if someone sets time aside to understand the content. If I was trying to rush and stuff, there's no way I would have accomplished what I have.

[@SewUnique_ng]

@@thaisnails7337 Exactly! When people comment that it’s difficult, I always try to explain that pattern drafting isn’t something you do in a hurry. While I’m not saying my video is the simplest, I’m not sure there are so many options out there that do real pattern & are this simplified. If you set some time aside, you’ll be able to draft it easily, I’m so so proud of you! Well done ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@raheemahsaheed6597]

Do this bodice block prevent neckline from gaping

[@SewUnique_ng]

Yes Raheemah! It will prevent that ❤️

[@ndianaekwo5522]

Hello This tutorial is for half bodice Can you make another one that goes down to the hem?

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hello. There’s nothing like half bodice. A bodice is up to the waist. If you want a blouse pattern, combine the bodice and skirt then reduce to desired length 🙏🏾❤️

[@adedoyinolayode9127]

Weldone girl🙌

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@nikitadewar3704]

I do not understand how you get the Dart width measurements

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hello, kindly rewatch this and feel free to slow it down. You’ll see the suppression calculations ❤️❤️

[@nikitadewar3704]

@@SewUnique_ng thank you... Think I got it. Will be doing it today and I'll tag you on IG

[@raheemahsaheed6597]

Maam.How much seam allowance is to be added

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hello! That would depend on you. But no more than 1cm at the neckline, armhole, shoulder & waist region then 2.5-3cm at the side seam. Hope this helps

[@onyistephy9914]

well done , if i may ask , how do you eliminate the back shoulder dart ?

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you Onyi. I could do a video however to eliminate your dart you basically want to cut it off from the back shoulder. So if the back dart is 1.5 cm wide, remove 1.5cm from the back shoulder and blend Does this make sense?

[@juetharampou4364]

Hi, so I just drafted this, but my bust point line is higher than the Armhole depth line. And also my top length for the front and the back is equal, so I don't have that slant line at the bottom. Is that normal? Other than that this is the best bodice I've done by far. The back and the front align perfectly

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hello; there’s definitely a measurement problem. Kindly watch the video on taking body measurements properly and let me know if that works ❤️🙏🏾

[@juetharampou4364]

@@SewUnique_ng now my bust point is on the Armhole line. And I see you advised someone to take the Armhole line up by 2.5 - 3cm so I'll do the same. Thank you❤️

[@SewUnique_ng]

You’re so proactive! Love it ❤️

[@josephinelim2177]

I think the horizontal line dividing the front an back body should not be equal because the front body is naturally bigger than the back because of our bust.

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hey Josephine❤️… thank you for watching and for your thoughts. My pattern follows instructions from professional pattern drafters & draws influence from Joseph Helen Armstrong. Feel free to pick up a copy of his book & try yourself… also just so you know, the body is mostly symmetrical… the presence of breast doesn’t necessarily increase the surface area; that’s why it’s important to wear the right undergarments. Furthermore… when drafting a pattern, you account for that difference with the front body length (a vertical measurement) that differs & is longer (because of the bust) than the back body length. Feel free to use any pattern style you know & think will work for you but this has been used for ages & fits lovely, the side seam is where it’s should be ❤️❤️😁

[@sujansingh8539]

Explain with measurement

[@SewUnique_ng]

There are measurements there. Have a merry Christmas!

[@toluwalaseadewuyi3324]

Hi ma, good day. Please, I will like you to clarify a grey area I encountered while trying to draft. Using the method you taught for taking measurements, I have my shoulder to. Bust measurements as 26cm. My bust measurements is 97cm+ 6, that is 103 cm divided by 4 that is roughly 26 cm which is my bust point from the centre of my shoulder. Is it possible to have my under arm length the same as my sh to Bust point. How did I miss something? Also, is the sh to underarm not to low? Aside this, you explained all well to my understanding.

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hello Toluwalase. Thank you so so much. Awesome question. That can happen sometimes and the reason that happens is because the individuals bust proportion is large in comparison to their measurements so it’s not strange. What I recommend and it works is to take the armhole line up by 2.5-3cm (above the bust line) when this happens. This doesn’t always happen so go ahead and move your shoulder line above. The shoulder to armhole line isn’t too low. It seems low but if you’re willing to try this out and sew it with calico, I assure you, you’ll be impressed with your fit. So long your measurements are correct. Also try not to approximate ❤️ Thank you so much. Enjoy

[@toluwalaseadewuyi3324]

@@SewUnique_ng Thank you so much. Will adapt your advise and try on a muslin, then get back to you on the outcome

[@SewUnique_ng]

Yes please I’m very interested. Thank you ❤️

[@ashanisomarathne8859]

My dear, I really love this,, um still a undergraduate student so can I know what should be taken as the first step of pattern making ❤️ bcz um still learning 😃

[@SewUnique_ng]

Hi Ashani, thank you so much. I would suggest you start with the basic skirt block. It’s a much easier starting point & I have a detailed video on it. If you also want online classes, I offer that. ❤️

[@ashanisomarathne8859]

@@SewUnique_ng thanks teacher❤️ I will watch it... But I can't draw bodice pattern...I really wanna do it madam.

[@SewUnique_ng]

@@ashanisomarathne8859 you can enroll in our one month bodice course if you like ?

[@ashanisomarathne8859]

@@SewUnique_ng um a Sri lankan madam. So may I know about course fee.

[@SewUnique_ng]

@@ashanisomarathne8859 that’s fine. We have a payment platform. Kindly send an email if you’re interested.

[@arabtrust5704]

Always love your videos but this is really complicated. Hope you can find a way of carrying us along. Thanks.

[@SewUnique_ng]

Thank you for the feedback. Pattern drafting can come off as a bit complicated but it’s really not that hard. Just take it slow and follow the steps I’m sure you’ll get it ❤️