DRESSMAKING COURSE 101

About Course

In this Dressmaking Course 101 you will learn how to take measurements needed for drafting the bodice /torso block. You will then go on to draft the front and back bodice/torso block patterns professionally using the measurements obtained along with the
corresponding proportions on the chart.

This lesson includes how to calculate for your front shoulder dart, your underarm
proportion, bust arc and bust span, among other skills you will learn along the
way.

The uniqueness of the drafting method used in this course, is that it takes into
consideration and caters for different cup sizes so that, the need for a full bust
adjustment is minimised if not eliminated.

This course is the foundation that will help you sew well fitted garments for
yourself and others.

Once you learn how to make individualised bodice/torso block patterns
professionally, you can easily style them according to the design of your garments
by following the steps in our subsequent garment making courses.

A bodice block is a representation on paper of the upper part of your garment;
from shoulder to waist. A Torso block is one that extends up to the hip.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to draft the bodice/torso block – this step by
step tutorial is for you!

I am going to walk you through the process of creating, to a professional standard,
a female bodice/torso block, one step at a time, so that you can start
creating sewing patterns from it that fit perfectly.

Course Content

Introducting Dressmaking 101 Course
This is the Dressmaking Course 101 introductory video in which the overview of the course is covered.

Introduction to Dressmaking 101 Course
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Tools You Need
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Taking Your Measurements
Here is your ultimate guide on how to take your measurements to create your bodice block. In this section, we will cover how to take the measurements needed for drafting the bodice/torso block.

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper
In this section, you will prepare your pattern paper to draft your bodice/torso block.

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points On The Pattern Paper
In this section, you will mark the key points on the Centre Back Line. These will be used as reference points for plotting your measurements and proportions.

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines
In this section, you will draft the main lines. The main lines are the lines that are common to both the back and the front bodice/torso blocks.

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines
In this section, we will draft the back line as additional reference points for drafting the back bodice, The Neck Line, The Back Shoulder Slope Line and Back Line.

Step 5 – Drafting The Back Main Frame

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts
In this section, we will be shaping the back bodice with darts; the back line dart, shoulder dart and the waist dart.

Step 7 – Mark Key Points And Lines On The Centre Front Line
In this section we will mark the key points on the centre front. Thereafter, we will draw the front lines which will be used for drafting the front block.

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame
In this section, we will be drafting the front main frame

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts
In this section, we will shape the front block with darts

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing
In this section, we will do the final checks and true our seams and darts as needed.

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Course Content

Introducting Dressmaking 101 Course
This is the Dressmaking Course 101 introductory video in which the overview of the course is covered.

Introduction to Dressmaking 101 Course

Tools You Need

Taking Your Measurements
Here is your ultimate guide on how to take your measurements to create your bodice block. In this section, we will cover how to take the measurements needed for drafting the bodice/torso block.

How To Take Your Measurements For Your Bodice Block

Using The Measurement Form To Write Down Your Measurements

Calculations Needed For Drafting Bodice Block

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper
In this section, you will prepare your pattern paper to draft your bodice/torso block.

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points On The Pattern Paper
In this section, you will mark the key points on the Centre Back Line. These will be used as reference points for plotting your measurements and proportions.

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines
In this section, you will draft the main lines. The main lines are the lines that are common to both the back and the front bodice/torso blocks.

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines
In this section, we will draft the back line as additional reference points for drafting the back bodice, The Neck Line, The Back Shoulder Slope Line and Back Line.

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines

Step 5 – Drafting The Back Main Frame

Step 5 – Drafting The Back Main Frame

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts
In this section, we will be shaping the back bodice with darts; the back line dart, shoulder dart and the waist dart.

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts

Step 7 – Mark Key Points And Lines On The Centre Front Line
In this section we will mark the key points on the centre front. Thereafter, we will draw the front lines which will be used for drafting the front block.

Step 7 – Mark Key Points on The Centre Front Line

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame
In this section, we will be drafting the front main frame

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts
In this section, we will shape the front block with darts

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing
In this section, we will do the final checks and true our seams and darts as needed.

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing

Free Patterns & Sewing Tips

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introducting Dressmaking 101 Course This is the Dressmaking Course 101 introductory video in which the overview of the course is covered.

Introduction to Dressmaking 101 Course

Tools You Need

Taking Your Measurements Here is your ultimate guide on how to take your measurements to create your bodice block. In this section, we will cover how to take the measurements needed for drafting the bodice/torso block.

How To Take Your Measurements For Your Bodice Block

Using The Measurement Form To Write Down Your Measurements

Calculations Needed For Drafting Bodice Block

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper In this section, you will prepare your pattern paper to draft your bodice/torso block.

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points On The Pattern Paper In this section, you will mark the key points on the Centre Back Line. These will be used as reference points for plotting your measurements and proportions.

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines In this section, you will draft the main lines. The main lines are the lines that are common to both the back and the front bodice/torso blocks.

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines In this section, we will draft the back line as additional reference points for drafting the back bodice, The Neck Line, The Back Shoulder Slope Line and Back Line.

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines

Step 5 – Drafting The Back Main Frame

Step 5 – Drafting The Back Main Frame

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts In this section, we will be shaping the back bodice with darts; the back line dart, shoulder dart and the waist dart.

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts

Step 7 – Mark Key Points And Lines On The Centre Front Line In this section we will mark the key points on the centre front. Thereafter, we will draw the front lines which will be used for drafting the front block.

Step 7 – Mark Key Points on The Centre Front Line

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame In this section, we will be drafting the front main frame

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts In this section, we will shape the front block with darts

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing In this section, we will do the final checks and true our seams and darts as needed.

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing

Student Ratings & Reviews

Free Patterns & Sewing Tips

Introducting Dressmaking 101 Course
This is the Dressmaking Course 101 introductory video in which the overview of the course is covered.

Taking Your Measurements
Here is your ultimate guide on how to take your measurements to create your bodice block. In this section, we will cover how to take the measurements needed for drafting the bodice/torso block.

Step 1 – Prepare Pattern Paper
In this section, you will prepare your pattern paper to draft your bodice/torso block.

Step 2 – Mark The Key Points On The Pattern Paper
In this section, you will mark the key points on the Centre Back Line. These will be used as reference points for plotting your measurements and proportions.

Step 3 – Drafting The Main Lines
In this section, you will draft the main lines. The main lines are the lines that are common to both the back and the front bodice/torso blocks.

Step 4 – Drafting The Back Lines
In this section, we will draft the back line as additional reference points for drafting the back bodice, The Neck Line, The Back Shoulder Slope Line and Back Line.

Step 6 – Shaping The Back With Darts
In this section, we will be shaping the back bodice with darts; the back line dart, shoulder dart and the waist dart.

Step 7 – Mark Key Points And Lines On The Centre Front Line
In this section we will mark the key points on the centre front. Thereafter, we will draw the front lines which will be used for drafting the front block.

Step 8 – Drafting The Front Main Frame
In this section, we will be drafting the front main frame

Step 9 – Shaping The Front With Darts
In this section, we will shape the front block with darts

Step 10 – Final Checks And Truing
In this section, we will do the final checks and true our seams and darts as needed.