How to Draft the Sleeve Block
Drafting the Sleeve Block How to Draft the Sleeve Block These instructions were amended on 26th June 2020. There was a mistake in the instructions prior to this update. These are the step-by-step instructions for drafting the Sleeve Block. This sleeve is made to fit the personalized Bodice Block, therefore you need to make that […]
How to Draft the 2-Dart Skirt Block
Drafting the Skirt Block How to Draft the 2-Dart Skirt Block: Step-by-Step Instructions These are the step-by-step instructions for drafting the 2-dart Skirt Blocks, starting with an image of what the final (standard) block will look like, and an example of my personal block and how it differs to the standard. Example: Finished Skirt Blocks […]
Drafting the Skirt Block
Drafting the Skirt Block Drafting the Skirt Block The Skirt Block set consists of the Skirt Front & Skirt Back. This page contains preliminary information. See the “How to Draft…” page for the step-by-step instructions. Darts The Skirt Front and Back both have two darts. Some skirt blocks have two darts in the Back and […]
Sleeves – General Information
Drafting the Sleeve Block Sleeves – General Information This page contains general information on drafting the sleeve as listed below. You will need to refer to the information below when following along with the step-by-step instructions. Click on the links to go directly to the section on this page. Ease in the Bicep Sleeve Cap […]
Drafting the Sleeve Block
Drafting the Sleeve Block Drafting the Sleeve Block In order to draft the Sleeve Block you need to have already drafted your Bodice Front and Bodice Back. To draft the sleeve you need those armhole measurements plus your bicep measurement. These pages contain some preliminary information and the step-by-step instructions. Scroll to the bottom […]
Drafting the Pants Block
Drafting the Pants Block Drafting the Pants Block Important Note: The written instructions below in this section are suitable only for standard figures. I have make a series of 5 videos on https://dresspatternmaking Pants for Non-Standard Figures, you can find them in the Pants Block Instructions Menu, or through the Videos Menu. In the […]
How to Draft the Bodice Front
Drafting the Bodice Block Set How to Draft the Bodice Front This first image is what the block looks like at the end of the step-by-step instructions below, using the measurements specified in the Example Measurements page – see the Bodice Block Instructions menu. The shape of yours may end up looking quite different. See […]
How to Draft the Bodice Back
Drafting the Bodice Block Set How to Draft the Bodice Back These are the step-by-step instructions for drafting the Bodice Back Block. This back block can be used with either the 2-Dart Bodice Front or the 1-Dart Bodice Front. Example – Finished Bodice Back This first image is what the block looks like at the […]
General Information Bodice
Drafting the Bodice Block Set General Information: Drafting the Bodice Block This page contains 7 sections as shown below. Click on the links to go directly to the sections: (Example) Measurements (Used to draft the Bodice Block). Upper Bust Ease Bust Point to Dart Point Side Seam Dart Placement 1-Dart or 2-Dart Bodice Front? Curving […]
How to Draft the Bodice Front, 1-Dart Block
Drafting the Bodice Block Set How to Draft the Bodice Front, 1-Dart Block These instructions are for drafting a 1-Dart Bodice Front block. There is also an option to create a 2-Dart Bodice Front – see the menu. It is unnecessary to create both from scratch as you can create one from the other. See […]