Drafting Basics 1

Name: Drafting Basics 1
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How to Draft a Basic Bodice Block (Sloper)

Created byDaljeet Kaur

Last updated 7/2020

English

What you'll learn

Special Introductory price of $24.99 for first 100 enrollments (usual price $49.99)
All the basic (must-have) & optional (good-to-have) tools for pattern drafting.
How to draft a basic bodice pattern from your own measurements (with step-by-step instructions).
How to measure key body points for accurate drafting (for all body types).
How to determine & calculate Front & Back body dimensions for drafting (and why).
How to create & rotate/pivot darts (and why).
AND get a free Measurement Worksheet download that automatically makes calculations for drafting.

Course content

5 sections • 11 lectures • 31m total length

Welcome0:45

Tips for Measuring1:54
Preparations before measuring
What to do to measure accurately
Where to Measure1:02
Key body points to measure
Calculating the Front & Back body dimensions
Adding Ease1:05
Types of ease and their functions
Where to add ease
Taking the Measurements3:23
Description of how to take the measurement of each key body point with illustrations.
How to compensate for a rounded tummy when taking measurements.

Calculations for Drafting2:17
How to use the Measurement Worksheet (auto calculations).
Determining Front and Back proportions
Drafting the Front7:35
Step-by-step visuals on the drafting of the Front bodice using the Measurement Worksheet.
See how the numbers become draft lines.
Drafting the Back5:01
Step-by-step visuals on the drafting of the Back bodice using the Measurement Worksheet.
See how the numbers become draft lines.

Requirements

A very basic understanding of sewing clothes from a pattern.

Description

Do you wanna make clothes that fit properly? It all starts with a good fitting basic block or sloper. That's your blueprint for making clothes of any design to fit well. It is a straight-forward process and my courses show you how with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Whatever your sewing abilities, all you need is some time and the desire to learn.

Who this course is for:

Home sew-ers
Fashion design students
Sewing enthusiasts
Professionals in the fashion or dressmaking industry

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Course content

Welcome1 lecture • 1min

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

All About Measurements4 lectures • 7min

Drafting3 lectures • 15min

Refining the Blocks2 lectures • 7min

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