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Beginner: How to Draft Basic Bodice Blocks with Darts (non-stretch edition)

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Jul 25, 2023
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Want to be able to make anything you can dream of? It all starts with having your basic pattern blocks. This video shows you how to create your own basic bodice blocks with darts (for non-stretch fabric). The next video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkklutGU4Hw shows you how to solve common fitting issues in 8 steps. Happy drafting! Dart numbers: *Front waist dart: 1” (2.5cm) wide, starts 1” (2.5cm) below chest, ends 2” (5cm) above hip *Back waist dart: 1” (2.5cm) wide, starts 1” (2.5cm) below upper chest, ends 2” (5cm) above hip ------------------------------------------------------------------ 📄 Download the companion guide for this video! Visit https://dreamsicaldesigns.com and check out the Resources Toolkit section to grab your free printable worksheet to follow along and design effortlessly. See snippets from my YouTube videos on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsicaldesigns/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dreamsicaldesigns Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:13 Intro 01:06 Prep 02:02 Hip 02:34 Waist 03:07 Chest 03:38 Center front / back 03:54 Shoulder 06:57 Neckline 07:20 Armhole 09:19 Side curve 10:33 Darts 12:18 Hem and seam allowance 13:32 Final blocks 13:59 Preview of video: How to solve common fitting issues #sewing #patternmaking #dreamsicaldesignsbydanielle Music: Fashion Ambient by AleXZavesa and Christmas Star Jazzhop Background Music for Video by Lesfm

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