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How to Draft and Sew a Fitted Bodice

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    1. Taking Front Bodice Measurements
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    In the first part of our basic bodice pattern drafting series, learn how to take accurate front body measurements and start creating your bodice draft.

    In the first part of our basic bodice pattern drafting series, learn how to take accurate front body measurements and start creating your bodice draft.

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    2. Drafting the Front Bodice | Part 1
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    In this second DIY sewing lesson on drafting a basic bodice block pattern, use the measurements you’ve taken to start plotting points for seams!

    In this second DIY sewing lesson on drafting a basic bodice block pattern, use the measurements you’ve taken to start plotting points for seams!

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    3. Drafting the Front Bodice | Part 2
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    This third lesson continues drafting the pattern for your front bodice block. Draft the armhole, shape the side seam and waistline, and add a dart.

    This third lesson continues drafting the pattern for your front bodice block. Draft the armhole, shape the side seam and waistline, and add a dart.

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    4. Taking Back Bodice Measurements
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    In this fourth sewing lesson on drafting a basic bodice, learn which measurements you need to take for drafting the back side of your homemade bodice.

    In this fourth sewing lesson on drafting a basic bodice, learn which measurements you need to take for drafting the back side of your homemade bodice.

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    5. Drafting the Back Bodice | Part 1
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    Professor Pincushion shows you how to draft your back bodice block by creating a neckline and beginning to give shape to the side seam and waistline.

    Professor Pincushion shows you how to draft your back bodice block by creating a neckline and beginning to give shape to the side seam and waistline.

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3 Comments
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Jackie B
This is so complicated. It would be so much easier if you have this information written down so we could download it. Trying to connect the points while listening to the lesson is impossible. When I stop the lesson to do the work, there is often some streaming problems. I think the course is very interesting and I want to learn how to do this but I need some written instructions to go by and then watch you do verify that I have done it correctly. So are there any written instructions? Than
Professor Pincushion
Currently, we only have video instruction. Don't feel pressure that you can watch this once and totally fly through making your own. It is a very involved process and notes are encouraged. We are in the process of uploading a course for creating your own tank top and t-shirt, which you might find easier as there are less steps and less measurements. If you continue to have technical issues, please contact curious support.
wayne b
I really enjoy the videos you do and write my own instructions as we go, fortunately I am not having a streaming problem. But I do watch the entire episode before I try to draw and write instructions. Thanks again
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