What is basic bodice block?

What is basic bodice block?

A basic bodice block is a great starting point for most patterns involving your top half – it can be used to make tops and dresses, and paired with a sleeve block can be used to make shirts, blazers, jackets and coats. Many patterns evolve from this block.

How is basic bodice measured?

Basic Front Bodice

1. Bust Circumference: Your measuring tape goes around the fullest part of your bust.
2. True waist circumference: Your measuring tape goes at your waist, not where you wear your jeans.
3. Low hip circumference: Your measuring tape goes around the fullest part of your hip.

How do you draft a bodice block in darts?

Bodice Pattern: Back piece

1. Draw the neckline.
2. Measure 4,5cm from the top and draw a short parallel line.
3. Add a dart in the middle of the shoulder line.
4. To draft the armscye, first measure 5 cm upwards from the underarm line (=point A) And then mark point B in the middle of the shoulder tip and point A.

How do you draft female bodice block?

Drafting The Front Of Your Female Bodice Block

1. Start by extending the top line, bust line, waist line and hip line on the back bodice section as far up the paper as you can possibly go.
2. Next, measure the hip width on your back bodice draft and add this much again – plus 10 cm – to the front hip.

What is full bodice length?

Full bodice length – waist to side of neck over bust elastic. Bust height – waist to bust point level. Shoulder slope – this is only necessary if square or sloped shoulders are an issue. Side seam – waist to ¾” below armseye joint.

How do you draft a basic skirt block?

To draft a skirt block, you will need:

1. a piece of pattern paper.
2. a ruler.
3. a pencil.
4. a tape measure.
5. You may also want a french curve (or plate) for drawing the hip curve. To be honest, I don’t use a curved ruler very often, and would rather use a standard ruler to draw my curves.