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[@crissidoll]

Clear & concise. The written measurement formulae as you went along is exactly what I needed. I'm so excited. You're an amazing teacher! Thank you 🖤

[@luoyisishimisi470]

Excellent, teacher. I have been waiting for this for several years now. This was quick and straight to the point, yet detailed. We knew we could count on you to deliver the goods. Good things come to those who wait ( patiently ), and this was well worth the wait. Thumbs up!!!

[@ebonybaby692]

I have watched your tutorials on circle skirts and shawl collar and when I decided to watch that of bodice pattern, I laughed so hard when I saw all the calculations, I felt it wasn't suppose to be this difficult. Then I said to My self, Diane wouldnt have spent so much time teaching if it wasn't necessary. So with my notepad and calculator and pattern paper, I watched and watched and I was able to really understand what you were talking about. Thank you so much Diane. Ps. People, Pls get the measurement table and input your figures before you start. Everything is smooth sails after that. And if you don't measure in cm, convert your inches to cm. There are two sides to a tape rule after all.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Funke Adeyemo,Thank you so much for your comment, you are so right, If it was possible to do it easier I would find a way, but for lady, this is it. I did a video on an easier bodice that you could use for kid and men kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZnHaIavqMxootk Diane

[@loveloreal]

Yes, I wrote out a table including the conversions from cm to inches when I worked on my own. I'm back because I quit at the armhole. In the front. It wasn't coming together. Finally trying again tonight

[@ebonybaby692]

@@loveloreal if you are not size 10, you might need to look up plus size bodice sloper 2 by Madam Diane. She did some adjustment on arm hole and some other parts of the sloper. You will find it useful

[@ebonybaby692]

@@loveloreal I hope you added the required ease of up to 6cm or more, depending on the fit you want? You also need to add seam allowance too

[@_katraa_]

Hi Diane, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing this amazing video! Your method of drafting made it quite easy to follow and understand. I’m creating a wedding jumpsuit for my amazing client and I feel much more at ease after using your method to draft a bodice block pattern. I’m working with very unusual materials (latex) but the fit needs to look exceptional, especially on her wedding day. On another note, your soothing voice made following your video very enjoyable. I felt like I was back in grade school, but without all the yelling😁. You should start a channel reading bed time stories 😍. Have a lovely evening and thank you again Diane for all your help!

[@whatshername3158]

i've just downloaded your files!omg this is going to be so much easier whith the grids!thanx a million!

[@archanarosry1969]

I'm a fashion student and I have already learnt how to make all the patterns, but I wanted to get in touch with the basics again since I felt like I was out of touch and this video helped me. Thank you. I noticed in the comment section some people said that it looks a bit complicated......... believe me, the more complicated it is the best fit u get.

[@forestnraindeers3690]

I've watched lots of bodice pattern videos and none of them satisfied my needs. Your method is precise and professional annnnd the BEST. Thank you so much

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[@phyllisgordon6577]

You are absolutely the best. Thank you. I pray your business will thrive a thousand fold.

[@Olivers-G0mmer]

This is fascinating and beautiful - I think I can do this! You're a terrific teacher! 💜💛💚💙💜💛💚💙

[@73kashyap]

best one i have seen yet about drafting of patterns. thank you.

[@sophieamitava9431]

You are the most proffessional teacher! thanks you so much for your teaching!

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[@jawaidakhter4044]

Hi Sophia I m a cutting master in Pakistan.

[@st_clara]

Wow! The first time i saw this , it was so complicated, i just keep looking at it everyday until everything becomes clear... Thanks so much Ma

[@ijeoma5891]

That is exactly what I did too

[@Dev-vv3xc]

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[@katecham627]

This is difficult because of the cm mm mentioned. my back and front overlapped

[@robertallenpayne]

Just came across this video. Thank you so much for posting. I've sewn from commercial patterns for forty years, and they never fit exactly right. They are "close enough" I guess. But I really want to be able to do better than "close enough." Your tutorials are going to help me to do just that. Thank you again!!

[@LoniLovesLife]

You are outstanding! You have become my favorite teacher.

[@ardena411]

you are so amazing, wished I could take sewing lesson from you,very relaxing watching you..ty for sharing with us..I live in Las Vegas Nv

[@apothecraftary9620]

This is so much more straight forward than the method I was first taught and in my textbook! Thank you for making this video and sharing this. I really struggled with the first method I was taught but I think I can manage this way of drafting!

[@sonialorenzo9223]

With my husband’s help we just finished drafting my basic bodice. I am thrilled and can’t wait to sew a practice bodice. Thank you so much for the incredible amount of information you give us. We truly appreciate it.

[@marinadi532]

Please tell me how you calculated 4/10th of BA. Thanks 😊

[@beatriceamundala6947]

I am confused Diane , what's BA ?

[@rubyjacob5687]

Good question. I believe the BA is the Bust Arch.

[@cocasio7190]

In another comment, Diane said it was Bust Arc (½ bust)

[@lindadevuyst9311]

Love your videos! For all those who do not understand how much Easier Metric is May I suggest to just buy a Metric Tape. ...easy peasy then!

[@somebodymee6535]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It has helped me a lot. I studied fashion and haven’t done anything with it for four years, I couldn’t believe how much I had forgotten. Your video helped me remember it all. You are a great teacher. Thank you!!!! 🙏🏻. I subscribed instantly 😍

[@EncoderFashion]

Thanks for the video, it is very useful. When it comes to draft a pattern sometimes fun for people, but sometimes it's hard others. With your tutorial does help a lot.

[@dahabod3649]

This is the most east ever come across. Thank you.

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

I have watched this video many times and each time something new has become clearer. Thank you for sharing your skills on your channel.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

I also did new ones with a new much improve PDF Back bodice block; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaUnICCaKtre5I Front bodice block ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHyYlHRnnJh_naM Sleeve: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJfdZpyfjsuajZI Skirt; kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XZaXhoi9KlrZI All the free PDF in my WIX SITE : dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully Direct link; dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-download Diane

[@mohjaannunu5505]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPKi2OMobV4jcU Check her channel... She was my teacher... She just started you tube.. She has very easy logical thinking.. Easy patterns..

[@yowhuiheng2165]

Thanks a lot, Diane ,I am out of my country now will be back during Jan.2019. I will tried again for sure.

[@susanallison5101]

Thankyou, I got It.Suzanne from Sew Custom mentioned It in her Vlog.I am now going to work on getting a block/sloper to fit me.Thanks again.Susan.x

[@kimsanchez3195]

Finished the bodice block last night, cut and sewed from muslin this morning. Perfect fit, thank you so much.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Kim, Bravo & thanks to let me know. This and maybe the tailor collar are the hardest pattern to do. Diane

[@maryamadam1839]

Many thanks Miss Diane, it was quite complicated for me as a beginner at first but after watching the video for I don't know how many times I make since out of the tutorial.

[@phyllisgordon6577]

Thanks Diane. I am the one that did not watch carefully...I watched the video again and everything was very clear.

[@chrynelson]

This looks so useful; I can’t wait to try it! Thank you!

[@kumudinifernando6352]

thank you. I will try this. God bless you teacher.

[@cathrenesanchez-ramsaroop7464]

Thank you very much for taking time to respond to my concern.

[@Khadija.B.]

Enfin !! I've been waiting for this video for long long time, and you DID IT. Thank you so much 💐💐. I'll make the sloper with your method and will be waiting for the sleeve pattern. I appreciate your efforts and all your tutorials.

[@rheah8968]

Did you try it?

[@BongNguyen-uv5jn]

Very sweet and very clear. Thanks Diane! I will try and let you know xox

[@anjalianand6253]

Thanks for such detailed block. Very helpful. Happy New Year!

[@suzanaalvares3677]

wow! will surely try this.. thank you for the precise explanation.

[@tofiqueansari3820]

I am indian🇮🇳 tailor And your tips is very helpful for me 😊

[@theresegalarneau5515]

Je suis très heureuse. Je suivrai vos instructions à la lettre. Merci

[@bettyjuanda7483]

Easy technique and also easy to understand.... I'm waiting patiently for skirt block of your method, coz I realy need it.... Thans a lot...

[@fatimazeidan9122]

Every time I see your tutorial I feel that I'm loving you more and more. God bless you 💍👍💖

[@jwplyrics80]

i tried the pattern . the side of the bust does not fit it expands out and the back neck does not connect.

[@olorunlamiakinpelumi2187]

Thanks very much ma...your explanation is very clear, easy and simple. I really appreciate all you are doing, your channel has become my favorite...please keep up your good work, we love you 💖

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Olorunlami Thanks, your comment is really appreciated Diane

[@7w1g]

Thank you Diane I'm so grateful for this. Just completed !!! Better than the explanation given at pattern/sewing school here in Italy, simpler, so elegant and professional! I'll follow you through the next chapters - I'm trying to make myself a coat with box pockets and peter pan collar, starting from dartless bodice as you explain PS .25 cm is approx 1/10 of inches... to who has difficulties in translating cm to inches just use a cm ruler ^__^

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Thanks for your comment, it's appreciated. Also, all my PDF are now in both inches & centimeter and i also add inches to the new video. Diane

[@ZacharyBlaze]

Hi Diane. So I decided to make a plus size bodice for a client of mine with a 139,5cm bust. Which it kind of scared me at first because I love making cothes for everyone, but this size made me nervous. However I went for it. So I used this method and it worked. With just few changes on the bust level of the back. Remember on the bust level you measured 1/2 shoulder blade + 0.25cm ease. I did that. Then the next step was to measure from that shoulder blade point 1/4 BA + 0.25 ease and divide it by 2. I decided to not divide by 2 because it made the difference between the bust and waist look rediculous and made the bust way too small. Like the waist was much bigger than the bust. So what I did was instead of using half the measurement to find side seam of the back, I used 3/4 measurements instead. Increasing the side seam to look less steep and giving the bust much needed allowance. I remember you telling me that the armhole might be too big, in this case the armhole was perfect for the size of my client. However there were small needed alterations on the front chest width. So I decided to use contouring techniques I found on the net and adjusted them a bit on the pattern to manupilate it so it fits my client. I also got a 10cm dart, which also helped give enough room for drape on the bust. This was incredible as it did not take me too long to make. This will now become the only bodice making technique I will ever use. You have made my life a lot easier. THANK YOU!

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Linkol You make me feel very proud of you. Custom made is always a big challenge, and you did it! On top of that, I'm sure you learn a lot and are now more confident. Congratulation Diane

[@humairashakir5369]

Linkol LX z

[@sheilaschnur9626]

What is BA?

[@sofiesg]

thank you mam, your tutorial so clear. now i can make bodice patterns more perfect.

[@sofiesg]

🙏😘😘

[@paraboo8994]

That is AMAZING! 😮 I'm kind of fed up with having to do so many adjustments to commercial patterns, so I thought I'd look into making my own block and, as usual, your instructions are THE BEST ❤

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Paraboo I just did new video for the bodice construction and new PDF Back block; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaUnICCaKtre5KBy channel : kzbin.info

[@paraboo8994]

@@DianeDezieltoolfully thank you!

[@JulietaBustos]

Amazing!!! You just made my day :)

[@petuniaodwyer1834]

This is so wonderful! Thank you :)

[@richaunt0313]

I love this class~♥:)

[@ShilpaThoudam]

It's amazing how very patiently and painstaking you've explained the measurements! I referred to your measurement chart and wrote down the measurements and it all made sense ...I managed to make a bodice for myself! Thank you! Was looking for a while and you just made it happen!! Love your work and the PDF's are a blessing!

[@sonamursalova7870]

Thank you miss Diane at least someone did using cm instead of inches In Russia we used cm here in America everywhere is Inch kind of hard for me

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Sona, I'm in Canada and we use cm here also, I find it more accurate and easier to divide. Diane

[@noranems668]

Same here in South Africa

[@mayflower860]

I'm American, and I use cm anyways cuz its better ;).. i have no idea y everyone else in this country uses inches...

[@anazechner5833]

Great tutorial!! Thank you for sharing :-)

[@vasanthkandasamy928]

You are very excellent in teaching the techniques, so professionally. For a longtime, I was searching for the mathematical calculations to draw patterns. Finally, I got it from you mam. Keep Rocking! Please give us, at the end the full drawing of the picture, with equations illustrated at each points. Really very excellent. None of them in this world explains as clear as you are doing. Best Wishes Mam!....

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Vasanth I did a new PDF with all drawing dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-download Diane

[@kathrynhorne6748]

This is amazing!

[@stylecreateswithelizabethm5741]

Thank you so very much. I really needed this.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Elizabeth I redid my video and a new pdf more complete and improve Back block; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaUnICCaKtre5I Front block ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHyYlHRnnJh_naM Also the sleeve and skirt in My channel : kzbin.info All the free PDF in my WIX SITE : dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully Direct link; dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-download Diane

[@rakeshmourya7741]

मेरे गुरु (खुदा) मेरे मास्टर जी आपको हमारी तरफ से सादर प्रणाम! इतनी बेहतर दर्जे की जानकारी। इतना जबर्दस्त ज्ञान की जानकारी मुझे 1973 से अब तक वो भी पीडीऍफ़ के साथ तो कहीं नहीं मिली ! आपका शुक्रगुजार हूँ। आपसे में बहुत दूर हूँ लेकिन जब आप ज्ञान बांटतीं हैं तब मुझे लगता है कि मेरा गुरु (खुदा) मेरे सामने है! ये मेरे गुरु आपने चिल्डर्न बॉडी ब्लॉक पर बहुत मेहनत की है। आपके द्वारा दिये गये चिल्डर्न बॉडी ब्लॉक ने मेरी इज्जत बचायी है। मुझे नहीं पता भगवान ने आपको भारत में क्यों नहीं उतरा है? ये मेरे गुरु (खुदा) मुझे नहीं पता क्यों आपको देखने का बहुत मन करता है। My Guru (God), my Master, I appreciate you on our behalf! Such good quality information. I have not found this much knowledge with such pdf from 1973 till now! I am thankful to you I am far away from you, but when you share knowledge, I feel that my Guru (God) is in front of me! Yeh my Guru, you have worked very hard on the Children's Body Block. Your given body block has saved my respect. I do not know why God has not landed you in India? My Guru (God), I don't know why I feel so much to see you.

[@rachealokorodudu5761]

I love all your videos you a very good teacher. I tried this method of drafting bodice and it came out well pls can you help me with standard measurement for women so I can practice and I have watched your sleeve drafting the best so far on sleeve drafting and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@melytaco5261]

Ba means bust🤗 Love Your videos!👍😍

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

bust arc (1/2 bust)

[@AyikosMedley]

Thanks! Quick and easy

[@elgarfy9378]

thank you . good video i learn and that help me to develop how to make above bodice pattern

[@CeePee2]

This is very helpful..thank you...

[@silviogervasoni]

love it

[@minhcad642]

Hi you. Video very helpful guide.... 💞

[@level2456]

Hello Danie, when i use Bust 31, Waist 23,5/8 and shoulder across 14,1/4 i find that back bust line is longer than front bustline. Is that ohk?

[@zahraarab3503]

Thank you diane

[@olatunbosunseun4317]

thanks a lot. I figured it out after much calculations. I must say you have the best video on drafting. it fits perfectly and has less fitting problems. like the fact that variables are gotten from my own measurement and not just a standard guess work. thanks a lot.... please how do I contour the pattern?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Sophia, thanks for your comments, when the plan is finish, retrace back & front on separate paper and add the seam allowances (I use 1 cm or 3/8 inch) Center front is on fold so no seam allowance and center back could have 2 cm or 3/4 inch. Diane

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Maths is my worst nightmare, plus I have ADD I’m lost , will keep re watching 😂

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Soul I redid my block video an did new PDF very complete with technical drawing and letter to follow Free PDF Direct link; dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-download Back block; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmaUnICCaKtre5I Front block ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHyYlHRnnJh_naM Sleeve: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJfdZpyfjsuajZI Skirt; kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XZaXhoi9KlrZI Also one of my follower did an online program for the construction of the blocks, it takes 30 second to do with your measurements and my recipe. I just give my permission today I will make a video as soon as she put it available online Diane

[@kristerre1753]

Hi Diane, thanks for very instructed video, how different fitting block alterations can be done, ..

[@paulaalmeida4510]

Thank you!!

[@deutchmarkdelarosa]

hi dianne, how do you measure the shoulder blade? Is it front tip to tip of shoulder?

[@candicesargent9458]

Wow, what a great fit!! That's the best fitting bodice I've ever made. Thank you!! I did find I had to drop the front neck point 1cm, but other than that, perfect. I am so happy the video is in Metric. Being an Australian I don't know Imperial at all. I love that you have constructed it using a shoulder dart. It is perfect for constructing a princess line. Have you ever considered a video on fitting problems? I find this information the hardest to find in video format. :) One thing, we were taught to add 2mm to the centre back across the shoulders, so that the back line is not straight when adding seam allowance to the CB. Is there any reason you don't do this?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Candice, I never heard about that 2mm, but one thing I know, is that when I start there where all kind of rules in the pattern making, but now, there is no rules or all rules are good, if it work for you. Personally I find it easier to have my center back straight, but for and elongated bodice I do go in a little at the waist level.

[@angelsibbs9009]

Candice Turner I am glad that you mentioned the whole princess​ seam idea because I have always wanted to sew a princess seam dress so so thanks for the thought.

[@RTNable]

Thank u soo much

[@kristinpieran1087]

Really help you video thank a lot

[@nuraslidawati562]

terimakasih banyak , Diane

[@lollymailer3287]

Thanks!

[@dianarutecki9810]

Love your videos. Can you advise on what type of dressmakers body form you use ?any suggestions before I buy one

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Diana, My mannequin is a draping one, I think there are the best because there made to pin on, not only to present garment. If I had more budget, I would get the one with the legs. Also some have a more realistic (buttock) than mine. The ajustable one is not suitable for draping because all the most important area are empty (center an waist). The best place to get a new one now is PGM, but even a very old second hand is good. I hope this will help you. Diane

[@lanameasures4224]

Hi Diane, I’m a newbie at this thing and confused at the point where you do the neck to the shoulder. Am I supposed to measure neck to shoulder as I’ve got shoulder to shoulder width or arm hole measurement. Thanks for posting i find it so helpful.

[@ashleystrong2140]

Hello. Where did you get your ruler from pls? It's hard to find metric rulers here in US

[@tangorhumba3777]

Hi can you tell me why the bust dart on the front is on the shoulder? I thought normally it is on the side bust area

[@kimdrapic379]

Great tutorial. May I ask what BA is? I've watched a couple of times and I can't figure it out. Thank you.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Kim, BA is Bust Arc, so 1/2 of the bust all around measurement, since the construction is 1/2 a body. you could also get my free pdf in All the free PDF in my WIX SITE : dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully Direct link; dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-downloadSo you will be able to compare with my measurement.Diane

[@nthabisengm6010]

:D It helps going through the comments, because i was about to ask the same question. ;) thanks.

[@unachicarosa]

Me too, thanks

[@urwinaeem]

Hi I can't see anything at the link you have provided in the comments below. It gives an error everything I open the link. Can you please check and revert?

[@GoGoHarris]

@@urwinaeem Hi I've just done this. Open the link for the PDF, then on the Toolfully website, click on the Free PDF tab at the top of the page. Loads of free PDF's plus one for a facemask if you wait for the page to load up fully.

[@graceferrier9348]

Hi, is someone able to explain why we did the shoulder dart pivot and what it means? have we eliminated the dart there? I also I didn't understand the point about moving the waist dart. Would really really appreciate help as I spent all day on this pattern and finally cracked it but no idea about the darts!

[@wonderland3084]

Please I need clarity. Forward to 3.11, is half the shoulder blade or across shoulder the same as the "Across back"?

[@lfoo87]

Is drafting a male bodice block much different? I am learning to sew mens shirts and all your other videos are a tremendous help! Thank you for all you do! :)

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi, I usually answer much faster, I miss your comment. men's bodice is much easier almost like the kid bodice.

[@crystalduenas7202]

Thank youuuuuuuu

[@liezel2081]

Hi Diane, thank you for your tutorial, id like to know what is BA and how to get BA measurement. Thank you and looking forward to your response :)

[@cathleenvance4441]

Hi Liezel, I see you asked your question 9 months ago and no one bothered to answer your question. I too ask myself the same question and had to scroll down for about a half hour to find that BA means Bust Arc. I have no idea how to get the bust arc measurement but thought since every single person in the comments section must have known what BA was since no one but us had that question.

[@carolewilliams3572]

Hi Diane,I have watched your video as I am keen to try drafting my own blocks, but can you tell me what “BA “ is,? I seem to have missed what this means

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Carole, BA is for Bust Arc, this is 1/2 the bust measurement, I use this term because we make a 1/2 bodice. you could also get All the free PDF in my WIX SITE : dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully Direct link; dianedezie7.wixsite.com/toolfully/free-download Diane

[@abbymillward7006]

I have followed this video and the pdf steps - thank you for putting together such a detailed guide. But my draft has the front and back side seams overlapping at the waist, and when I measure the full width on the bust line from centre back to front, it is 4cm short of my full bust measurement. I have drafted it twice, remeasured myself and each of the lines but still having the same issue :(

[@level2456]

Hi. Thanks for the video. My highest point shoulder to waist for the front is 3 inches more than the back. How do I deal with that. Your assistance would be much appreciated

[@phyllisgordon6577]

Please clarify the front sleeve shaping. Did you measure from the 1 cm line to the Chevy, then divide by 3? When I did that it did not match your off. HELP.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Phyllis, at minute 8:54, I measure from the top line (1 cm higher than the back) to the bust level than divide by 3, the point is 1/3 from the bust up. Diane

[@geetadas6902]

Good video

[@ijehmakuochiconfidence6085]

Hi Diane. Please do you mind sharing what tools you use and where I can get it. Thank you

[@sonamursalova7870]

Yesterday i did pattern, measurements that you used is almost the same as my difference is only waistline But for some reason it didnt work my back is bigger than front. It's shouldn't be like that because of bust front must be bigger . And when i cut my front dart to be able to move my shoulder becomes smaller than 12cm Bust-92 Waist 80 Sholder blade 38 Apex 20 Sholder 12 Center back 42

[@andrewdharris]

This is amazing!! So clear. Why did you move the dart from the top to the shoulder?? What do you use the notches for?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

we usually place the dart at the middle of the shoulder (princess line) to match the back shoulder dart but as you could see on the pivoting video it could be place everywhere. the notches are used to sew the sleeve in the armhole.

[@cherryade4731]

what if my measurements are in inches do I have to add the extra 0.75, 0.25cm as they are or I have to convert them, because I converted the bust and waist measurements but was very difficult converting the shoulder blade 0.25cm into inches so I'm stuck right now

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi .25cm is a little less than 1/8 here is a conversion site www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches.htm

[@cherryade4731]

thank you so much, will try that and see how it goes

[@leannsews]

Hi Diane, Thank you so much for all your work. Could you please explain the shoulder blade measurement? From where to where do you measure? I watched the video many times and couldn't figure it out. Thank you. Merci.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Leann, This is a good point, and many dont take the measure correctly. Diane

[@st_clara]

Please ma am interested in this question. How do we measure shoulder blade I havnt b.een able to draft my pattern because of this. . Your an amazing teacher Ma

[@delbarnes8285]

Hi Diane my side seams didn’t align, it was off by .4mm. Do you think I did something wrong? I can just easily ease that in right? And the back shoulders are about .4mm longer than the front so I would just ease that with the front shoulder right? Thank you!

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Del, On the side seam, if you have a difference you should fix it (it's normal since the front is more angle) just add the 4 mm to the back side seam and retrace the waist from the new point to the side of the dart with a slight curve. On the shoulder it's normal, we did it with a 4 mm ease on the back shoulder. the reason for the ease is that the body is different in the back & the front, it's curving out on back & in in the front. Keep it like that on your basic bodice sloper, but you will be able to eliminate it for certain style with looser fit. Diane

[@olatunbosunseun4317]

please am trying to draft the pattern don't get where you said 4/10 BA + ease. What am I to divide the bust arc by?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Sophia, 4/10 of BA is 4/20 of the full bust measurement. Diane

[@deetablet2802]

Hello Diane, Thank you so much for this and all your videos, they are so informative, I appreciate your work so much. I sewed up a muslin of this and thought by looking at it that I could use an extra cm at shoulder for good sleeve fit(shoulder should have been 12 instead of 11). Can I just extend out and extra 1 cm on the shoulder on front and back and re blend the armhole area? Otherwise its good practice to redo. Thanks again very much.

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Dee, the across shoulder, and shoulder length are the measure that cause more problem, because we have no lines on the body. But I guess if you square out and the centimetre it should be all right. Diane

[@thelma2037]

Good day Diane, please where exactly can I get the measurement chart? I’ve searched for it and can’t find it. Is it contained within one of the paid content? Also, what is BA? And the pint you used 1/2 of the shoulder measurement; is it half of shoulder to shoulder or half of neck point to shoulder? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@level2456]

Hello. What happens if you want to turn the pattern into V-neck? I sometimes experience gaping. Do we also have to reduce seam length by the armhole?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi Fermi, when you do deep v neck you should create a dart where the gaping appear, transfer it to your pattern then pivot it into the waist or shoulder dart to eliminate the excess in the neck line, than soften the neck line. Doing that will curve a bit the neckline, but it's better like that.

[@level2456]

Thanks...is it no possible to estimate it before sewing?

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

When I do the pattern, I usually close at least .7mm, but for best result it a good idea to cut in muslin the front and put it on your mannequin to see if you need to close some more. also, for deep v neck I usually close 2X 3mm on the facing ( only the side that is sewn with the neck) This help keeping the neck closer to the body.

[@momzilla9491]

Hello Diane, Happy New Year! I've been trying to learn to draft a bodice for 2 months now -- because-- I never found this video before! What is so awesome is that you give clear step by step instructions while showing up how to set up the grid lines to add our measurements to. No one here on KZbin does it better though lots have tried. You can ask my husband who is my main draftsman. You are saving a marriage. Thank you! Diane, could you please make a video showing us how to create a new dart and then move it around to the neck line like you were instructing Fermi Maisela to do? I just can't visualize how to do this. Merci!

[@olatunbosunseun4317]

hi Diane..... I must say your method is awesome. I own a little shop and I've drafted about 10 patterns for different clients and manipulated it to other styles with no fitting issues at all. you are blessed. I just want to know is there a way to move the bust dart on the neckline without slashing it Pls.....

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hello Sophia, not in the construction, but when your construction is done, you could do it by pivoting when you retrace you pattern. Here some pivoting videos: pivoting : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKKonn2YZ7GSbqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJPIhaSIaqx8i5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6LFaqd4rpqmec0 Diane

[@obyvanessa]

olatunbosun sophia I'm looking to hire.... I'm a designer... Can you call or WhatsApp me? 08118608953, Vanessa

[@truedent665]

Thank you for your great tutorial. I have a question plz, can I use this pattern for sewing a coat or jacket and which sleeve pattern should I use from your videos

[@DianeDezieltoolfully]

Hi True, the basic bodice is more for garment not for over garment, but I just did a coat block pattern and a matching tailor sleeve and double breast. The coat is the project that I'm doing now so I still have a few video to do metered corner on sleeve, slit on the back, side panel, facing and lining, and the assembling. Diane

[@truedent665]

Diane Deziel thanks a lot for your kind consideration I will wait until you finish it