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How to Draft and Sew a Fitted Bodice

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    1. Taking Front Bodice Measurements
    A lesson with Professor Pincushion
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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.

    Taking Front Bodice Measurements
    with Professor Pincushion

    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
    A lesson with Professor Pincushion
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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!

    Drafting the Front Bodice | Part 1
    with Professor Pincushion

    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
    A lesson with Professor Pincushion
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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.

    Drafting the Front Bodice | Part 2
    with Professor Pincushion

    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
    A lesson with Professor Pincushion
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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.

    Taking Back Bodice Measurements
    with Professor Pincushion

    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
    A lesson with Professor Pincushion
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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.

    Drafting the Back Bodice | Part 1
    with Professor Pincushion

    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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    vera g
    Where do I find the download sheets for taking measurements?
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    Professor Pincushion
    when viewing the video, at the top right is a paperclip. Click on that and click on the pdf for the measurement sheet.
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    Yasmin J
    I really did like this lesson as I stitch my own clothes, but unfortunately I cannot afford to take the whole class. It would have been wonderful to know how to draft
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    Professor Pincushion
    sorry to hear that but we'll be here when you're ready :)
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    Divine C
    Thank you. Interesting
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    Professor Pincushion
    Thanks for watching :)
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