Draft a Basic Bodice Block Using Adobe Illustrator

Name: Draft a Basic Bodice Block Using Adobe Illustrator
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No Adobe Illustrator experience needed!

Created byAriana Bauer

Last updated 7/2021

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to get comfortable with the tools and user interface of Adobe Illustrator.
Learn how to draft a one and two dart bodice block.

Course content

5 sections • 31 lectures • 3h 24m total length

Introduction1:52
Welcome to the course! Be sure to download the resources before starting out in your course material.

Creating a New File3:00
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a new file in Adobe Illustrator and get comfy with the home screen.
Save as Template1:12
In this lesson, you will learn how to turn your new file settings into a template that can be used to create new files.
The Main Workspace5:00
In this lesson you will learn about the main workspace of Adobe Illustrator.
Creating the Basic Patterning Workspace7:38
In this lesson, we will be learning how to create a workspace designed just for pattern drafting.
Toolbar, Control Bar, and Artboards9:21
In this lesson you will learn about the toolbar, the control bar, and how to manipulate artboards.
Document Setup & Preferences2:42
In this lesson we will learn about the Document Setup window and the Preferences Menu.
Grids, Guides, and Rulers4:24
In this lesson you will learn about grids, guides, and rulers
Select and Direct Select Tools3:47
In this lesson you will learn about the select tool, direct select too, and how to manipulate anchor points. Before starting this lesson, please download the Selection Tool Practice file below.
Rectangle, Ellipse, Line, Arrows, and Dashes5:21
In this lesson we will learn to use the rectangle, ellipse, and line tools. We will also learn to how to add arrowheads as well as make dashed lines.
Pen Tool3:58
In this lesson we will learn all about the pen tool - one of my favorite tools in Adobe Illustrator.
Curve, Rotate, and Measure Tools3:12
In this lesson we will learn how to use the curvature tool, the rotate tool, and the measure tool.
Type Tool13:55
In this lesson you will learn about the type tool.
Align and Patherfinder Tool6:02
In this lesson you will learn to use the Align and Pathfinder tools.
Appearance and Grouping3:30
In this lesson you will learn about managing the appearance of objects and how to group objects.
Transform Controls7:37
In this lesson you will learn how to use the transform controls.
Path and Scissors Tools6:28
In this lesson you will learn how to use the path tool and the scissors tool.
Layers5:56
In this lesson you will all about layers.
Doc Info and Measuring Curves2:12
In this lesson you will learn how to measure curves using the Document Info window.
Section Final Homework0:30
This is the final homework for this section. You will test all of the things we have learned so far!

Drafting the Front Bodice Part 117:03
We will be drafting the front bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Drafting the Front Bodice Part 29:52
We will be drafting the front bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Drafting the Front Bodice Part 317:22
We will be drafting the front bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Drafting the Front Bodice Part 49:27
We will be drafting the front bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Drafting the Back Bodice Part 115:31
We will be drafting the back bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Drafting the Back Bodice Part 212:06
We will be drafting the back bodice. Make sure you have your measurements worksheets ready.
Truing the Pattern7:33
Learn how to true a pattern to make sure the pieces all fit together.

Requirements

You will need your own copy of Adobe Illustrator and a mind ready to learn.
Be able to take your own body measurements or have someone to help you take them.

Description

Do you want to learn to draft sewing patterns using Adobe Illustrator?

Have you ever wanted to draft your digital sewing like the indie designers? Learn how to measure your body and draft a bodice block using Adobe Illustrator.

A block or sloper is a base pattern that can be used to create any number of styles and designs.

Who can take this class?

Anyone with basic sewing garment experience. Having used a commercial pattern before is helpful. You do not need any prior experience with Adobe Illustrator or with flat pattern drafting - that is what I will be teaching you!

What do you need to take this course?

You need your own copy of Adobe Illustrator CC. I will be using the latest version, so if you have an older copy it will work, but there could be differences from the copy I use in class.

About the Course

This course is a take at your own pace course that get you into the world of digital pattern drafting. The course includes practice files, cheat sheets for Adobe Illustrator, and hours of video lessons.

This course does not require you know how to use Adobe Illustrator, but you must provide your own license as this is not included in the course.

You will learn:

The basics of Adobe Illustrator
What a bodice block is and why you want to have one in your measurements
How to take the correct measurements you need for the bodice block draft
How to draft the bodice block using Adobe Illustrator

Who this course is for:

Sewers and Pattern Designers looking to start creating digital sewing patterns.
Intermediate Sewers looking to create patterns for their own body.

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Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Intro to Illustrator.19 lectures • 1hr 36min

Taking Measurements2 lectures • 5min

Drafting the Bodice7 lectures • 1hr 29min

Finishing Up2 lectures • 13min

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