I found out early on that a double dart looks so much better on me and is not so bulky. Also when tracing the pattern I always trace the grain line and center/front lines first and then if it gets out of line I line the papers up to match on those lines .
Yes! The 2 darts is a more "balanced" bodice pattern and does work better for most. I also draw the center grain line first. I think it is good practice and helps with the rest of the draft. 💚
I'm so happy this helps to explain this. HBL lines are important in making patterns, but it's not always explained why and the effect it has on the fabric. 💚
I appreciate you explaining the horizontal balance lines on the body. I am going to apply that information next time I make a dress that I really liked except for the darts. I'll probably split them.
Thank you so much for explaining this. I understood grain but now I understand balance better. I have a really hard time finding the grain line on a knit fabric to line up my pattern. Is there a simple way to do this?
Knits are a little different because the fabric is created differently, with a series of loops instead of straight threads woven crisscross of each other. The grain on knits should be the same though. It will always be parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Does that help? 💚
Thank you for this video! My question is how do you correct a horizontal arced balance across the hi bust area on the flat pattern. I've split the muslin, added a strip of fabric to compensate and achieve balance and now what? I'm just not sure how to translate the change to the paper pattern. Thank so much for your insight.
Thank you for watching! The HBL line will ALWAYS be 90 degrees from the grain. If you added some musiln into your mock up to make your mock up fit your body better, the mock up grainline might be off, but when you go back to paper, the grain and HBL will be determined by the grain line on the paper. Hope that makes sense and answers your question! 💚
The way you explain makes so much sense, thank you !
Thank you for watching! I am so happy it makes sense! It is a tricky thing to verbalize. Lol. 💚
Loved the explanation of the balance lines, so clear and easy to understand. Thank you Tricia.
I'm so happy it helped to make sense of it all! Yay!💚
I found out early on that a double dart looks so much better on me and is not so bulky. Also when tracing the pattern I always trace the grain line and center/front lines first and then if it gets out of line I line the papers up to match on those lines .
Yes! The 2 darts is a more "balanced" bodice pattern and does work better for most. I also draw the center grain line first. I think it is good practice and helps with the rest of the draft. 💚
The horizontal balance lines concept helps it all make much more sense.
I'm so happy this helps to explain this. HBL lines are important in making patterns, but it's not always explained why and the effect it has on the fabric. 💚
I appreciate you explaining the horizontal balance lines on the body. I am going to apply that information next time I make a dress that I really liked except for the darts. I'll probably split them.
Thank you for watching! I would loveto hear how your dress turns out! Please keep me posted! 💚
Thank you so much for explaining this. I understood grain but now I understand balance better. I have a really hard time finding the grain line on a knit fabric to line up my pattern. Is there a simple way to do this?
Knits are a little different because the fabric is created differently, with a series of loops instead of straight threads woven crisscross of each other. The grain on knits should be the same though. It will always be parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Does that help? 💚
Thank you for this video! My question is how do you correct a horizontal arced balance across the hi bust area on the flat pattern. I've split the muslin, added a strip of fabric to compensate and achieve balance and now what? I'm just not sure how to translate the change to the paper pattern. Thank so much for your insight.
Thank you for watching! The HBL line will ALWAYS be 90 degrees from the grain. If you added some musiln into your mock up to make your mock up fit your body better, the mock up grainline might be off, but when you go back to paper, the grain and HBL will be determined by the grain line on the paper. Hope that makes sense and answers your question! 💚