Pattern Cutting - Flat Pattern Drafting, the Bodice Block part 1

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[@korlugbalee7153]

Thanks to all of you for sharing your sewing and cutting tips. You are not selfish.

[@marymary5494]

Thank you, this is by far the best video I have come across for drafting.

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Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🙏 I don't know how I didn't find your channel before! So nice to have someone taking their time to explain the entire process so detailed. Thank you

[@MaryE4601]

I have just started following your videos. I am from the U. S. and I am so glad your videos are done using the inch measurements. In 5 months I will be 65. I don't know why I have waited so long to learn how to draft my own patterns. Thank you so much.

[@IuliaBlaga]

Thank you for making so clear, not cutting corners and most importantly staying on track. I m so tire of tutorials getting off the subject and wasting time. I am so glad I have found your channel.

[@ladysaraby]

Thank you so very much for this video! I could weep with relief: I finally understand something after watching several other tutorials on the topic and feeling like it's all rocket science!

[@davidmarks509]

Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher. :) Even though this is not a T-shirt. This information is excellent to get a start on garment drafting. I look forward to getting stuck in. I do not have a set square yet. I will see where I can get a good sized one. So far what I did was buy a small child's T-Shirt at a thrift shop (To make the copy from). The reason for this was to reduce the material cost, support a charity, and have a source of very cheap material that I can learn on. I am really looking forward to making my own simple T-shirts. Take care.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Your instructions are the clearest I've found. Thank you.

[@alanlongwani7829]

You are God sent! Some people are so greedy to share like you do. God bless you!

[@angelakanetv]

Thanks Alan. Originally I had some videos on my site just for paying members but now all my videos are freely available. I sell my patterns and membership and free videos is a good way to introduce people to my site. But I don't mind if people just enjoy the videos. I really appreciate your comment.

[@alanlongwani7829]

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[@angelakanetv]

Thank you for such a generous comment.

[@hilyahthedesigner]

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[@chrysanths6395]

This is one of the lessons I was looking forward for a long time, this will be useful even for the school children around the world who likes sewing. Thank you for your generous teaching!

[@angelakanetv]

Chrysanths Thanks so much. I'm gradually sharing all my videos rather than having some by subscription/membership. Fan Funding is the way forward and will become much more important in future for video. I am creating more patterns and ebooks for members or to buy but in future videos will all be free but of course will continue to feature my own patterns.

[@chrysanths6395]

That's a great news for your KZbin viewers!!! Wish you all the best for the future videos!! :)

[@kisses20001]

i subscribe few online class for pattern drafting but this is the best and simplest form I've ever seen easy to follow.. thankS ANGELA KANE..

[@shaktibishnoi5255]

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[@TheRuthfaithworrell]

This is the best bodice block video on KZbin thus far...thank you so much God bless..

[@angelakanetv]

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[@JamL681]

Thanks Angela. I have since paid for a subscription. You are that good! I have learned so much.

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[@HearThisDestinyChanger]

thanks for your video, you are encouraging me to start sewing again

[@AliciaCatalina]

I have finally done make my own draft fit prefect on my body shape can use to make my own clothing . Plus the viedos are to understand and your PDF are very handy to have plus the patterns. Thanks again for these amazing viedos and websit.

[@suzanalkhodairmedicaledito6177]

I am finally learning to make my own patterns, and your method of teaching is very clear and easy. Thank you very much.

[@angelakanetv]

Thank you so much. I hope to be adding more to this Pattern Cutting series soon.

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[@cathyalyna]

I was dreaming for a vedio like this from u.. million thanks! thank u so very much

[@angelakanetv]

cathyalyna Thank you so much. I'm glad you are finding it helpful. Pattern Cutting frightens many sewers and it is quite difficult to explain but once you get used to doing it, the logic behind it becomes clear.

[@codelucky]

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[@angelakanetv]

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[@angelakanetv]

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[@lozskez8281]

Oh thank you for this video post. The most informative I've seen. my daughter is at college doing her third year in fashiin and clothing. She has now started this term doing pattern cutting and is a bit thrown. This will help her alot. x

[@angelakanetv]

Thank you so much. I still remember learning it at college. My best advice is to understand the basics then just keep drafting and making up in cheap fabric or calico and try things out. Rip out seams and slash pattern pieces just to see what can be done. Experience is what matters. I have recently been scrutinising and testing methods in many of the current books on pattern cutting just for my own interest. I'm amazed by all the different methods and also the very differing results!

[@studentRN81]

Thank you Angela Kane!! Love you!!

[@angelakanetv]

studentRN81 Thank you so much!

[@sabik.6298]

This is very good, It helps me very much. Kind regards from Germany

[@angelakanetv]

Sabi K. Thank you so much. I'm very glad it has been helpful.

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[@putthelordfirstcherismemor7947]

Good job lady may God blessyou !!!

[@angelakanetv]

Thank you. That's very kind.

[@patsygraham2600]

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[@angelakanetv]

Thank you Patsy. That's very encouraging!

[@Ms161966]

Hello Angela, Thank you so much your videos.

[@angelakanetv]

+Manilar Chit Hi Manilar, Thanks for your comment. I'm really pleased you like my videos.

[@FRifqaGhaffar]

I like your block because it really suits to my age.

[@iamsuzn1224]

thank you so much ill watch it now 😙😙

[@KikiContrerasNyu]

I tried many times to make my own body block and always failed! I'm excited to try your version, you are my favourite sewing source! Thank you so much for these tutorials Angela, is very nice of you to share (: Hugs from Spain!

[@angelakanetv]

Kiki Contreras Thank you very much Kiki. It's really nice to hear comments like this. Best of luck with your pattern drafting.

[@karlmarsh7175]

+ANGELA KANE Sewing TV hello I'm stuck with drafting bra patterns

[@t-.-t.]

Kiki Contreras so how did it go? did you make the pattern?

[@KikiContrerasNyu]

Kitta12320 yes I did! And it's my favourite method to draft my patterns now. Once you memorize it it's super quick and easy

[@t-.-t.]

Kiki Contreras Thank you. im going to give it a try as well. :)

[@nadiand559]

thats what I was looking for. thank you so much :) I can start sewing after 6 years again :)

[@angelakanetv]

I'm thrilled to have tempted you back to sewing!

[@angelaweaver9175]

I have enjoyed watching your stuff.I graduated from college in 1996.I have never got to use my degree expect to design my own wedding gown. Hats for church. I also have done other things for my self. I have never got to work as a paid designer because I have had a medical condition that kept me from living in Dallas! I love designing clothes !Especially since I design fashionable designs th at evolve God on them!I believe that God will make Huge Dream come true!

[@vijayalsk]

helps to clear my doubts.thank u

[@angelakanetv]

My pleasure. I'm glad it helps.

[@callyfrench643]

great tutorial

[@SefateKaniz]

Thanks for sharing

[@JM_Gernale]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@angelakanetv]

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[@ifykalu3921]

before I start. I love how you speak

[@angelakanetv]

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[@jamilpk5898]

ANGELA KANE Sewing TV hi Madam very good ur work I like it plz I want to make coat blazer I want pattern becz I don't know how I cut plz send me video

[@redtedart]

One day I will brave a more ambitious sewing project!

[@angelakanetv]

Maggy Woodley Thanks Maggy. My projects aren't really ambitious, it's just that the seams are longer :)

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[@vijayalsk]

helps to learn from home

[@angelakanetv]

Yes, I agree. You can then take your time.

[@genshinellie2383]

This is harder than learning Math hahahaha peace

[@elloraneelam1509]

This is math actually literally.

[@sweetpeahno6202]

I bet you it is!!! 😩

[@francisoselumense1338]

Thank you very much for your teaching method, can you also do a video on drafting basics bodies with waist dart?.

[@ayeshaibraheem6216]

ma'am your explanation is so simple and easy to understand. As I m from India please do tutorials on some patterns drafting for Indian clothes

[@angelakanetv]

+Umm Zayd Thank you for commenting. I will add your request to my to-do list.

[@tompahdea5799]

You can use "freezer paper" that has the shinny surface to draft patterns or even make copies of patterns. Use the regular paper side to draft on as the shinny side is not very cooperative to write in. The advantage is that if you want to have a stiff copy for extended lasting you can iron it on to an additional cut of freezer paper.

[@angelakanetv]

You can print my patterns on to any kind of paper that is either A4 or Letter size. You can even use lightweight card. Any media that your printer takes. We don't get freezer paper in the UK as far as I know but yes, that sounds like a good idea.

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[@shohagali8915]

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[@studentRN81]

Hi Angela Kane! What if bust is way bigger than the hips? (bust is at 41 and hips is at 37). Would I just draw a straight line from the bust and just make the hips 41" instead of 37"?

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[@Robinkae]

ANGELA KANE how to measure

[@angelakanetv]

From about 1:20 will show you how to take measurement.

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[@thedevo01]

Hi, I really love your videos, and I am already _so_ grateful for your efforts, and because of that I don't know if I'm asking too much, but when you display values in your videos, could you make two columns, one for inches, etc, and one for metric values? Thanks a lot for this channel though!

[@angelakanetv]

Devo Castler Hi Devo, yes this would be a good idea. I know I should concentrate more on metric as I am in the UK. I don't get many complaints though and of course the US still work in inches. I do refer to metric in places but I will try to include more measurement conversions. Thank you so much for commenting and for feedback.

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[@angelakanetv]

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[@HeroLabsMovies]

It would be helpful to have info on how to take measurements and what points on the body those measurements match up with. I used measurements from a book on drafting and the terms didn't match up. Since the patterns overlapped by several inches when I measured the front shoulder line, I knew things had gone terribly wrong. But I don't see any info to help me corolate terms.

[@pheadranichols8254]

can this bodice be used for woven and knit. i notice that the back does not have a dart. is that need for a woven pattern.

[@level2456]

Hello, when cutting the fabric,do we include sewing allowance?

[@priscaosuya]

Yes

[@MissRuma]

Brilliant videos! Very simple and easy to understand. Thank you! I have a small request: I want to learn how to make gowns. I've made a couple of gowns but they just don't look neat enough. Also want to know how to add long trains without having a seam in the middle (for a circle skirt type of gown). Thank you in advance x

[@glynishigham1893]

brilliant video, very easy to understand,. also can i ask, when and how do you add any "ease" into the pattern and how much ease should i add, thanks in advance

[@angelakanetv]

Hello Glynis, There is a difference between wearing and design ease. Wearing ease is factored into the sloper when it is drafted so for an average size, close fitting block, the most important consideration is the ease at bust level which is at least 4”/10cm, that’s 2” on the half pattern. There should be at least 3” or 1½” on the half pattern ease at the hips. Everything else can be considered design ease. You may like to draft blocks with design ease added as well. If you want a basic jacket block for example, you would add extra ease to accommodate garments underneath, you would increase the ease at bust and hips, you would draft a lower under arm point, have a wider sleeve and extend the shoulder point. So it is quite difficult to be prescriptive about design ease as it all depends on the style and the garment’s purpose in life. I hope that helps a little. Ultimately it is about trying things out using cheaper fabric and gaining experience. Thank you so much for your interest in my videos and good luck with your projects.

[@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?

[@hazelblair6634]

Hello Angela 1st i would like to thank you for taking the time to make all the videos. i am about to start out on my journey of trying to make my own clothes. and all so for my family members if i get any good at it. i am spending time gathering bits and bobs that i hope will help me with this venture. i have on order a french curve and a hip curve. But i would like to ask you about your set square. it looks like it has metric and imperial on it and would like to ask you do you know where i can get the same one. i was following your every move and could see what a boom your set square is for this job. i know if i keep watching the videos and stopping and starting it i will be able to follow you and hopefully i will have a work in progress at the end of it. i will be going out tomorrow to see if i can get some paper for drafting. Thank you again so much. i now feel like i have a chance of doing this. x

[@angelakanetv]

Hello Hazel, Thank you so much for your comment. I'm pleased to hear how you are getting into pattern cutting. You can order the set square in metric, imperial or both here - www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/grader-set-squares/. They supply all the traditional equipment used in the trade.

[@eerisel9797]

hello Angela, Thank you so much your videos are amazing thankyou very much for making this information available. Can you recommend a pattern making book?

[@eerisel9797]

+Eeris K do you have a book you wrote i can purchase ?

[@eerisel9797]

just went to your website never mind :) thank you

[@aslamali1292]

Advice me any book to learn pattern cutting. I am in need of your advice.

[@BlankStare7326]

are the add-on numbers the same for children's patterns?

[@steffipavitti]

Hello 😊 Are seam allowances added here at this stage or later, thank you ☺️

[@johanna5688]

Later

[@chizobasunday13]

Thanks for the illustrations, please can you kindly convert the pattern cutting variables to inches, I really do not understand centimeters. Thanks

[@angelakanetv]

Hello, This tutorial is in inches and the variables on my site - angelakane.com/sewing_patterns/pattern-cutting/ - are also in inches. However my New Pattern Cutting Series - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DLnmiPgb-Ueq8 - is metric.

[@folashadedavies]

Please can you use markers or drawing pen to make the lines more visible. Thank you.

[@angelakanetv]

I would use a marker if I was making it now. I hope you are finding the New Pattern Cutting Series is clearer using Diagrams - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DLnmiPgb-Ueq8

[@poemitchan]

I always admire your videos for clear instruction and insights! I am looking for the set square you use on this video, which is equipped with both cm and inches, but I have been unable to find a purchase site. Could you please tell me where I can get this?

[@angelakanetv]

Misako T. Hi, yes I'm always being asked. Here is a link to a very old established 'rag trade' supplier and I got mine from here when I was studying fashion years ago www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/82620/pattern-making-equipment/mw/graders-set-square Thank you so much for commenting.

[@poemitchan]

Thank you so much for paying attention to my little question! I visited your suggested link, but the available one from the store was metric only. However, thanks to you, I now know that it is called a "graders set square," I further searched and found one that has both cm and inches: www.eastmanstaples.co/index.php/combination-graders-square.html. I hope this is of help to other people.

[@maythammohamed9125]

Thanks a lot .l always follow your videos and l hope from you to present an illustration video for blazer

[@angelakanetv]

+Maytham mohamed Thank you. Yes, that would make a good tutorial. I'll try to do it.

[@rags166]

Good Day, will you please tell me, How would i measure shoulder slope...?

[@ashabisht8136]

how do we measure the half bust length?

[@radhakrishnaradhakrishna5136]

Can you show 36inches measurement please

[@corihardy22]

How do I take the measurements from the body and convert them into inches in order to create the sloper? and does that method work for making menswear Sloper's?

[@michaelsrowland]

I don't get the connection between pattern drafting and the design of the item. When taking measurements how do you decide the design of the piece

[@chinazolaura7289]

Amazing, you have a new subscriber. Did you teach pattern making Natalie bray? Any link to it id you did. Thanks

[@angelakanetv]

I'm a big fan of Natalie Bray. I studied pattern cutting in the 70s and it was essential reading! I use many references and of course my experience over the years for developing my patterns. Most pattern drafting books are quite difficult to follow. I try to make my methods easy for beginners but also useful for pattern cutters/designers generally. Thank you so much for subscribing.

[@chinazolaura7289]

Very interesting to know. Really your method is very easy to understand. Thanks so much

[@level2456]

The top line 1/2 bust + 2 to 3inches is it not going to be too loose, why not just 1/2 bust?

[@galaxy6plus58]

Do you have this video in centimeters?

[@glowgloworiakhi3372]

I appreciate your videos, been a subscriber for over a year. Quick question please, where's the link to watch how to draft a fitted bodice? I mean with waist darts and all. Meanwhile, great job. You make it easy.

[@angelakanetv]

Hi, I haven't produced a video yet of the fitted bodice but it is on my list. It is included in my eBook series but I do intend to put a version out for free on KZbin - hope you can wait. angelakane.com/sewing_ebooks Thank you so much supporting my site.

[@glowgloworiakhi3372]

Thank you so much for replying.

[@snehalraut4056]

hi i am a nift mumbai student and I want to ask can I use these measurements for size 8 mannequin?

[@yjenabes7033]

I cant follow but anyway thanks for sharing your knowlege

[@JamL681]

Hi Angella, you make reference to your PDFs variable chart, but there is no link... Excellent work by the way.

[@angelakanetv]

Hi Sophia, Yes, originally this series was just for my members and the instructional PDF containing the variables was included. Now this series is free, I have included the link in places but you may have missed it. The variables are on this page - angelakane.com/sewing_patterns/pattern-cutting/ Thank you so much for your comment!

[@codelucky]

Do I need a thick GSM paper for pattern cutting?

[@kiranjitkaur2301]

Not really I have a roll of paper that’s like printing paper not thick at all. Average thickness and it works. You can also use newspaper tbh 😂

[@angelakanetv]

The best paper to use is pattern cutting paper which you can buy on a roll and last for ages. You can also buy sheets. I prefer the plain but it is often marked off in dots and crosses to give you a metric guide. The stiff manilla card is used for blocks or a final pattern that you are going to be using often. You draw around it onto your pattern paper for adapting your block. You will find suppliers on my page - angelakane.com/sewing-supplies/

[@hatimyousif1802]

Thanks for all. I hope you'll enjoy your life and work. Please provide me with men's classic shirt patterns size 18 inches

[@angelakanetv]

An 18" collar is a 54" chest for a man's shirt. My man's cut shirt pattern is aimed at women and my sizes only go up to 44" bust. I hope to add more patterns for men in the future.

[@lupeesparza2043]

We're do you get your pattern paper

[@aylafrance]

Lupe Esparza I am using old tracing paper stuck together with sellotape. When completed I will stick it onto the back of some wallpaper I found in a roll

[@olyganize]

Hi Angela I'm looking for how to make a back curve in the middle of the back pattern?

[@angelakanetv]

Do you mean more shaping for a hollow back? You can easily take a curve out of the back seam at the fitting stage.

[@olyganize]

Thank you! But its too tricky to do it myself..

[@raqueldixson7644]

I don't know if I'm slow or what but i am so lost with everything, i really want to start making my own clothes but i have no clue where to even start everything seems so daunting

[@tishatownsend2588]

Raquel Dixson word I though I was the only one lol

[@raqueldixson7644]

I literally gave up. It's way to confusing I have so many ideas in my head n absolutely no clue how to make my own clothes or get a factory to make em

[@orangefanta6567]

Raquel Dixson You should try again, but maybe with simpler projects. starting off with pattern making is scary for a beginner, especially if you don't have a teacher answering all your questions. Working with stretchy fabrics (like stuff in t-shirts and bodycon dresses) will be easier because theyre forgiving of mistakes. Starting there will be easier as a result. I reccommend Annika Victoria or WithWendy for some beginner tutorials. Annika has a website with other easier tutorials as well. I really hope you give sewing another go

[@raqueldixson7644]

MintyMentoes aww thanks Hun it's just so overwhelming honestly

[@orangefanta6567]

Yeah, I felt the same way lol, but i think you can do it

[@astridflagelarsen48]

Where do I find the "PDF Guide"?

[@angelakanetv]

Hello Astrid. All the variables are freely available on my site - angelakane.com/sewing_patterns/pattern-cutting/. The PDF eBook describing in detail drafting the bodice and sleeve can be purchased here - angelakane.com/amember/cart/index/product/id/152/c/

[@MsKJ2007]

Will you please provide the direct link for the PDF for the different sizes for the bodice discussed in this video?

[@angelakanetv]

MsKJ2007 Hello, The information for variables appears in the PDF which is currently only available to members or to buy. I have though added the variables to my Free Videos page here. I hope that helps. angelakane.com/sewing_videos/sewing_lessons_pattern-drafting.php

[@MsKJ2007]

Thank you!