My Latest Pattern Video
How I Drafted My Belle Dress
In this video I show step-by-step how I drafted my Belle Dress. My Belle Dress has a cross-over (faux-wrap) skirt and bodice, short sleeves and a mega flounce. See my Videos page for a full list of all my videos.
Learn How To Draft Your Own Custom Blocks
Under the Blocks Pages you can find general information about blocks - what they are and how they are used. You will find links to my videos that walk you through drafting your own blocks in step-by-step detail for the following blocks: Bodice, Sleeve, Skirt & Pants.
I have created my own unique system for drafting the Bodice Block that is based on the Upper Bust rather than the Bust; this eliminates the need to make a large-bust-adjustment for those with a non-standard bust (i.e. anything other than a B-Cup). Note that Bust Cup sizes for Patternmaking are different (and can be VERY different) to Bra Cup sizes. See my YouTube videos for comprehensive detail.
Learn The Principles of Patternmaking
Under the Principle Pages, there is information on Contouring, Dart Manipulation and Added Fullness. The Dart Manipulation pages contains step-by-step instructions for manipulating the Styles shown in these images. The Principles pages contain mostly written instructions but there are some videos in this section as well.
Instructions Booklets For Sale
Buy my Step-by-Step Instruction Booklets (downloadable PDF), best used in conjuction with the relevant video.
Blocks For Sale
You can buy downloadable PDF blocks in Standard Sizes 6-22. (Although I do recomment you draft your own custom block to your own individual measurements).
About Me
Read my short About Me introduction article , or read the longer My Full Story which goes into detail of why and how I ended up creating my own unique drafting system based on the Upper Bust.
Bodice Block Essentials #1 (Video)
Learn the difference between Patternmaking Bust Cups & Bra Bust Cups.
Bodice Block Essentials #2 (Video)
Understand how much Wearing Ease is included in the Standard Bodice Block and where that ease is placed.
Bodice Block Essentials #3 (Video)
Learn how to draft different bust cups using the Standard Method. (I no longer use this method in my latest Bodice Block instructions; I use the body measurements for a better fit).