How to Sew a Strapless Sweetheart Bodice

[@123mopsy123]

It would be nice if there was a link to the pattern included.

[@OCDTraci]

You can use any pattern that calls for a sweetheart bodice. Just apply the same techniques. I personally am using Simplicity S8979.

[@caitlynwinders6709]

oh my GOD that technique to sew the front pieces together is so helpful. i’ve struggled for so long because of the difference in curves and raw edge lengths and this is more helpful than you know!!

[@prim7601]

omg THANK YOU , im doing a strapless dress for my finals and you just saved my life literally

[@withlovestephaniedenise7024]

I’ve searched so many tutorials on this. But nobody was able to explain I’m detail. I wish you tube would vet out bad tutorials! No one ever mentioned to cut the sides to make it fit to the center front. Love Tovah forever!

[@ellej6985]

Just a little tip- zip ties also work well for boning

[@chrislay5201]

This video is amazing. I tried this for the first time today and it came out WAYYYYYYYY better than I expected (especially bc I couldn’t find a pattern, I simply paused and created my own pattern slightly time consuming but well worthy it)! This was definitely a God-send… THANKS! I subscribed and can’t wait to dive into your content!

[@esee001]

You make everything look so easy!

[@mousepat9256]

I used this tutorial for my own bodice pattern and it was very useful. It came out perfectly

[@pariswelchromero]

You make it look so simple. I'm not intimidated after watching your videos.

[@janin3374]

Can you also make a video about how to attach the skirt part onto the bodies? :)

[@italkmoneynunu]

The same way you attach a shirt to a bottom

[@kit4217]

Just pin the skirt onto the bodice.. thats what i did

[@melindaclark7142]

This was the best tutorial i have seen

[@kaywiththevibes]

You made this look so easy! I don’t know why I didn’t run into this tutorial of yours yet. It’s great I can’t try this out before prom season!😁✨❤️✨ Thank you!😘

[@ProfessorPincushion]

good luck for prom season! You can do it :)

[@SaraSong-mw3zm]

WAIT DID U COME HERE TO MAKE YOUR PROM DRESS LOL

[@quinify6530]

@@SaraSong-mw3zmI’ll start making my future prom dress soon with this too 😋

[@pcolaspike2719]

Just found your channel! Where have you been all of my life? Thank you!

[@Renbacktome]

ive been looking for a sweetheart bodice and how to put it together tutorial for a long time. finally i found this thanks alot happy holidays

[@ProfessorPincushion]

so glad you found our tutorial helpful

[@amee9442]

@@ProfessorPincushion Hello, do you remove the paper from the bodice later? Sorry, im just starting to sew

[@sibars2316]

So informative....pls keep up with the tutorials 👌🏽👏🏽

[@anon2962]

I've done this kind of top but watching your video is so satisfying 😍😍❤i love when you use a bright fabric ! And this one is so helpful cause you made it with boning.You did a great job,Prof!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks! so glad you liked the tutorial :)

[@taiachea3097]

I can never seam to get the top of the bodice lying flat. a small section of the sweetheart neckline always somehow curved outward and never had s clean finish. This vid has helped me realize its possibly how i cut the seam allowance along the heart shape this whole time, so thank you for this video

[@shanice8518]

Professor I enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you! You make the process seem much easier 😁✨✨😍✨✨✨

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! :)

[@OCDTraci]

You just saved my life.

[@SabrinaMyStyle]

excellent video! thank you, I feel encouraged to finish my project lol :)

[@tammy5590]

Very good tutorial. Never knew how to do the boning. Thanks.

[@themartyflorence]

Do you suggest an underwire to be sewn in, Im making a prom dress and am a 32C. Because it is strapless I dont want to wear a bra with strap, so should I just build them in or wear it separately? Whichever has better support.

[@meghanmcnicholl5210]

This was very well explained! Thank you!

[@denisenewton1510]

This was easy to follow

[@sulypreciosa]

HI . Where can I find the patterns for this bodice? Do you have a more complete video in your premium content? Thanks

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I used McCall's 7124 for this. But we also have a premium tutorial on our site, showing how to convert a bodice into a sweetheart bodice here: www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/sweetheart-bodice-pattern/

[@Graciesews]

Thank you so much! Very helpful

[@jordynhooks1133]

The sweetheart bodice I used was McCall's M6893

[@musicforlifeeeadub]

I love this tutorial! Thank you so much. What type of interfacing did you use?

[@violetadominguez6632]

Do you know where I can find this kind of tutorial but for a strapless straight across princess bodice? I am thinking of drafting one for my fashion project as a part of my dress

[@lottiej5406]

Going to use this for a Cinderella cosplay xx

[@Plasmagal]

How did it go?

[@giaalvarado2063]

Love this one. Especially when you showed how to put in the boning. I always wondered about that. Haha

[@AshPorElMundo]

You make it look easy but it’s hard!

[@nohaibrahim9610]

It was very helpful, thank you :)

[@MelitaRH]

hi ProfessorPincushion, how can bra pads be added to this top?

[@TheSunnySimi]

Could you post a tutorial for the zipper?

[@ImJustSayingBTW]

How would one make and sew bra cups into this?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

hmmm...if it were me, I would hand sew the cups to the inside of the lining prior to sewing the lining and main fabric together. You might want to do cups first and then boning and only put the boning in below the cups. Try it with a muslin and see if this provides enough support.

[@kayasaki]

I didn't get what was the white fabric for

[@ryanethorne4378]

Hello! What kind of interfacing did you use for this? (woven, nonwoven, lighter weight or heavy weight, etc.)

[@thatssewrochelle]

Hello can you please do a video on how to sew a lapel I would like to sew a jacket but it have a lapel and it seem intimidating to me.

[@Lq17701]

What kind of interfacing did you use?

[@MrCharliesangel]

Good stuff!!

[@leeanneramjohn-washington456]

Great video

[@miriamkepner7238]

Hi! Could you use velvet/stretch velvet for this?

[@shanthapathiraja8753]

Very clear thank you 😊

[@ProfessorPincushion]

You’re welcome 😊

[@turntechgodbeheaded]

Hi, i’ve been googling Mccall’s M7214 but i keep turning up kids costumes..? Do you have a link?

[@jct4294]

Thank you so much 😭😭

[@ringtail14]

Why do you need the lining? Just curious if it's absolutely a must.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

It finishes the top of the bodice and makes it look nicer so you don't see the seam allowances and boning casing. Also, if it has interfacing it provides extra stabilization. I guess you can use bias tape to finish the top as well but it's not standard to do it this way.

[@maryamnabihah]

Hello thanks for the great video just wanted to know where you can get patterns for tops and dresses thanks

[@ProfessorPincushion]

for this example, I used McCall's 7124

[@maryamnabihah]

Professor Pincushion thank you!!

[@jct4294]

Thanks

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thank you so much

[@charissawilkinson9270]

Thank you.

[@grisettedirecto]

The skirt I'm going to be using is super heavy. Will the bustier slide down?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

It shouldn't unless you're making it out of stretchy fabric and it can slide over the wideness of a person's hips.

[@Tyler-uh8uf]

MOTHER DALE LOVE YOUUU

[@mohaasar170]

thanks

[@haileymaier6468]

Would this work with a stretchy velvet? I’d figure that it would be fine as long at i had a lining and used interfacing but im not an experienced seamstress

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I would say so, but you do have to be careful when sewing so it's not stretching at all, otherwise you might get a misshapen neckline. If it were me, I'd sew utilize hand basting seams first and then sewing at the machine with a walking foot.

[@haileymaier6468]

Professor Pincushion Awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@olgakendall464]

I don't get it. The side front looks curved while the front piece looks straight. How to you match it to sew those pieces properly and straight? Do we cut the side piece to match the front piece or what???

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Yes, you're fitting the straighter edge with a curved edge. Sometimes you just have to try it and you'll see that it works. This is how the shaping occurs. You can do it :D

[@AleneJ]

Where can i find this pattern?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

for this demo, I was using the pattern from the top half of this dress: mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7124

[@dannyphantom5623]

❤️ thanks

[@musiclovers9643]

Mam are you sure the bodice don't drop down

[@lambgaming1347]

...If it fits you correctly, it will not drop down.

[@amethystc7685]

Do you have to use the boning ?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Hmmm...Maybe if the fabric was really structured you wouldn't need to but I imagine most fabrics don't have this. Boning helps not only to keep it in place but keep the form from gaping

[@786Faraz7]

Tnk u

[@SunnySimmer80]

Would you happen to have a printable pattern?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm using a pattern as an example for this demo but I don't sell or distribute this pattern on my site. It's just a general example on how to sew this if your using a pattern with a sweetheart bodice

[@pavithraramesh7248]

How to close the bottom of the bodice if not attached to a skirt ?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

when you sew on the lining, you would sew all the way around even at the bottom but on one side, you would have to leave a gap, so no stitches, so you can still flip it right side out and then slip stitch the opening closed.

[@pavithraramesh7248]

@@ProfessorPincushion Thanks :)

[@Abzilla97]

Could you also show the measurements?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'm using a pattern for this demonstration. Obviously, everyone's measurement is going to be different and not universal. I would take your body measurements and then find a pattern to use. good luck!

[@Abzilla97]

Professor Pincushion. Thank you, I just didn’t know th math behind it. But I got it, your video was so helpful 👍👍👍

[@fadma638]

Superr nice💕

[@angelinadubois4842]

I wish I wouldve found this BEFORE I did it the first time

[@Oniongrrowo]

Im making this kind of top on a dress that covered the whole chest, and had sleeves. So i removed the sleeves and cut out the pattern. I had issues with the top not staying up so this helped alot!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

glad to help :)

[@sewing-pro]

💛🧡💜💙💚

[@anemedetn]

Theis was so Wpwell explained, my only confusion is from the measurements (5/8 of an inch sounds insane to a European, lol)

[@supernatural0948]

what pattern are you using?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

for this demo, I was using the bodice from McCall's 7124

[@supernatural0948]

@@ProfessorPincushion thank you

[@aldrenbondoc614]

Pattern please hiji

[@manshihaldkar9552]

Please mam can I help you please explain in hindi

[@lambgaming1347]

She does not speak hindi, so I believe she won't do this.

[@Tyler-uh8uf]

Hello claine

[@Shadow-mk4pu]

☺👍

[@emmalea2765]

Huh. That doesn't look as hard as I thought it would be

[@kaydenespiritu4421]

where can i find this pattern?