How to Pattern Draft | Drafting a Bodice Block

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  • @jazzedupveggies8639
    @jazzedupveggies8639 25 днів тому +1

    thank you. My friend and I are going to make our first Bodice Block, with your help, this week. Can’t wait.

  • @AHolmes-k8d
    @AHolmes-k8d 8 місяців тому +2

    I’ve bought several books to make bespoke garments. None have made as much sense as your tutorials. I’ve made up the skirt block which fitted perfectly first time. Can’t wait to draft this bodice. You’re really building my confidence. Thank you so much.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely feedback!

  • @deannakent600
    @deannakent600 2 місяці тому +2

    I am 76 and just now getting around to drafting a fitted bodice. Didn't have help with measurements but I persevered. After a week's time, two drafts and 3 toiles later I'm there and very pleased. I'm now ready to make a wrap blouse with slightly flared peplum. Thank you for the very clear instruction and quality visuals.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  2 місяці тому

      This is wonderful, enjoy making your blouse!

  • @dukeofpurl
    @dukeofpurl 10 місяців тому +17

    Old, retired noob here. Can your excellent instructions in this drafting series be made applicable for a man's shirt. I what to take a shot at drafting and sewing my very own bespoke shirt. My daughter says - "It can't be done Dad - not at your age!" By gum, I'll prove her wrong! 😂

    • @jayandthejourney
      @jayandthejourney 9 місяців тому +7

      Hey! Maybe you know about this video but check out Cornelius Quiring's video "How to draft a shirt pattern and fix fit issues". His videos are really helpful. Hope this helps!

    • @Standing.W.Israel
      @Standing.W.Israel 2 місяці тому

      Oh yeah Cornelius is hilarious

    • @kimberleygirl7533
      @kimberleygirl7533 Місяць тому +2

      Go hard or go home! I can see that shirt now…🤣🇦🇺

  • @JulieH1958
    @JulieH1958 Рік тому +8

    Thankyou so much. This is the first time I have been able to really follow an explanation of drafting a bodice block. I am looking forward to the upcoming videos, In particular the fitting adjustments. I had a unilateral mastectomy a number of years ago (right side without reconstruction) and have been working on how to eliminate the side bust dart. I’ve had some success but it’s a continuous learning process and now I have the front darts to consider as well😅. Thanks once again.

  • @ArcaneMagic2296
    @ArcaneMagic2296 2 місяці тому +3

    This is really helpful! By far the most in depth and understandable pattern drafting guide that I've seen so far, I'll definitely be using this when I sit down to make my own!

  • @elizabethanim9411
    @elizabethanim9411 12 днів тому +2

    God bless you ur voice is soooo encouraging ❤

  • @siham1540
    @siham1540 Рік тому +3

    I can't tell you how thrilled I was when I got the video's notification!!!! I tried tu draft my basic block from a french book, (English is my third language 😊) .... it was drafted from the exact body's measurements, and I was left with no clue how to add ease!!!!!
    Can't wait to see your next video. Thank you

  • @joanneroberts1088
    @joanneroberts1088 Рік тому +20

    Made my bodice block today. I would say to anyone following, just trust the process and go with the flow. I didn't understand it per se, I just did it as Izzy said to. Some things looked strange (my back armsyce looks ridiculous compared to what I have seen on paper patterns) but when you sew it up and continue the series everything will fall into place. That is what happened to me when I made the skirt block. So have faith people 😉 Sewing this up as a toile next. x

  • @patriciaolivier5761
    @patriciaolivier5761 Рік тому +4

    Thanks a lot for your tutorial. I made almost every skirts shown previously and I cannot wait to transform them into dresses !

  • @Braisin-Raisin
    @Braisin-Raisin Місяць тому +1

    This is excellent. I shall make this today. I just padded an inexpensive styrofoam dressmakers dummy to fit my size (it actually worked out well), so I am going to make this block and check how it fits onto the dummy. Being on my own, measurements and fitting are always a bit cumbersome, especially the back. I could not find any video giving hints how to measure yourself without help. The front and sides are easy, across the back is very difficult. I am going to follow your videos for sure. Thanks for the clarity of your instructions. You do not waffle which is great.

  • @rosarodgers7256
    @rosarodgers7256 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much for these tutorials. I really appreciate the steady pace. Not rushed and easy to absorb the information. Invaluable.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, we're glad you're enjoying the series!

  • @lovetosew1373
    @lovetosew1373 Рік тому +2

    Love this series, thanks Minerva for doing auch a comprehensive free course!

  • @loon1952
    @loon1952 2 місяці тому +1

    This was absolutely outstanding, have tried for years to get this right. Your ability to convey information is without a doubt the best. Thank you so much form this video will be following along for sure. Respectfully TNT

  • @sandrataylor7252
    @sandrataylor7252 9 місяців тому +1

    Phew! Just finished drawing up my body block, great instructions from Izzy, thankyou!

  • @elter1979
    @elter1979 Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for this episode of pattern drafting, I cannot wait to do my block. Much appreciated.

  • @lizelsworth
    @lizelsworth Рік тому +1

    Thank you, excellent tutorial, watching this while on holidays, looking forward to giving this a try on my return.

  • @corinnegrealish6651
    @corinnegrealish6651 4 місяці тому +2

    SUBSCRIBED! This is so clear and well paced. I didn't get lost at any point!! I need to have a friend measure me before I can start tackling this... Thank you!

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @zizistavrakou3786
    @zizistavrakou3786 6 місяців тому +3

    My dear Izzy this is an amazing drafting series. I have just finished with the bodice draft and looking forward to sewing it. You are the best teacher I have ever met!!! I am blessed to have found minerva channel, you are excellent. I have a small request for a video to be included in the bodice series. Please, show us how to eliminate all the darts of the bodice and end up with a dartless bodice, so that we could use for shirts or blouses with no darts. Thank you so much in advance!!!

  • @MaameYaaAddo-wo9qs
    @MaameYaaAddo-wo9qs 6 місяців тому +1

    Izzy you are amazing, the best tutorial ever. Precise, easy to understand and do. To think this is free! Love from Ghana.

  • @amandamcgeehan5714
    @amandamcgeehan5714 4 місяці тому +1

    Good morning Izzy!
    I started to draft my block yesterday, following your tutorial, but my cat had other ideas, so I’ll continue today, and pray I got it right - (she was a real distraction the furry minx!)
    Thank you so much for the easy to follow instructions xx

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому +2

      Cats do love to get involved with sewing don't they?! Good luck with your bodice block!

  • @lindadevuyst9311
    @lindadevuyst9311 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much, clear and concise ❤❤ turned out wonderful!

  • @Braisin-Raisin
    @Braisin-Raisin 17 днів тому

    It is a few days and a lot of bodice draft making hours later: I now made the basic bodice from Izzy and another 3 bodices from other sources. Now the result: Bodice # 1 Minerva - excellent and easy, Bodice # 2 from a "professional": so complicated I threw in the towel after about 1 hour trying to follow, Bodice # 3: relatively ok but again - unnecessarily complicated and working from a spreadsheet with lots of calculations which took a bit of time because I first had to download the spreadsheet and do all the calculations which then were marked in letters and numbers. Bodice # 4: I drafted using a book by Natalie Bray: Dress Pattern Designing - again, fairly involved using a chart and my own meaurements. The best-fitting bodice was from Izzy which I then adjusted to her excellent video how to adjust for a rounded back. So, enough bodice drafting for me. I am using this simple but effective method and adjusting the toile on the body and my made-to-fit-me dress body. An interesting exercise and I learned a lot.

  • @lindadevuyst9311
    @lindadevuyst9311 9 місяців тому +3

    Fantastic video..I made my block today, it fits pretty good except a little too wide at the upper chest…my question is do you think If made a bigger bust dart it would make Centre front at neck to about 3 “ down a tad smaller??..the rest fits great❤❤❤❤

  • @gracehowie630
    @gracehowie630 Рік тому +3

    I love hearing your calm voice and detailed instructions. However if I may suggest to label the lines to make it easier for a noob like me to follow? I made some mistakes and find that I had to go through the whole video again to get back to the point/ line that I need to correct it. Thank you.

  • @karengoldie6801
    @karengoldie6801 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for tis detailed demonstration. You make it easy to learn the process.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому

      We're so glad you're enjoying the series!

  • @YenTran-lj9bf
    @YenTran-lj9bf 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for showing us ❤. I have been waiting for someone to show me how to draw this bust dart and here you are. I very much appreciate your tutorial. I hope you will show us how to draft the jacket sleeves. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MmBbb-bc3ot
    @MmBbb-bc3ot 4 місяці тому +1

    your tutorial was the easiest to follow, thank you ❤

  • @wendykellar5179
    @wendykellar5179 5 місяців тому +1

    great tutorial - very easy to follow and and understand

  • @Allahguest
    @Allahguest 2 місяці тому

    You’re voice is relaxing ❤

  • @liletteautrey8481
    @liletteautrey8481 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for share your way of drafting the bodice pattern . Now is there a way please how’s to measure the height of your shoulder because I know that some people have one shoulder lower than the other

  • @cx535
    @cx535 2 місяці тому

    Hi izzy i have just recently come across your videos and i must say i have found them inspiring and engaging so thank you. So the reason for me getting intouch is my first love is photography and when my mum passed away i took on her sewing machines and have tried to make some outfit for my own photoshoots. But the problem i have is that i work with different models with different body sizes, so was wondering which would be a good overhaul Bodice block size to start with, thanks again and look forward to hearing from Chris the photographer

  • @waaaaa695
    @waaaaa695 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @annfulcher407
    @annfulcher407 24 дні тому

    Thank you for this very clear and helpful tutorial.
    I just wanted to ask…… the measurements for the shoulder dart width and along the bottom etc, are they standard, or do they depend on your size?

  • @jmergill5630
    @jmergill5630 2 місяці тому

    Love this, thank you!!
    I am so new at sewing and really grateful to find this video.
    Would this method be applied to drafting bodice without darts?

  • @CathyJohnson313
    @CathyJohnson313 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for all your excellent videos! Will there be one on how to use your block to help fit a commercial pattern? 😁

  • @Lyrani-Arzano
    @Lyrani-Arzano 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the awesome and detailed videoo. But I got stuck for the back bodice,, my accross back went further than the shoulder line,, i saw other youtube videos and try to implement their tutorial, but i also got stuck in the same place.. how can i fix it? 🥺
    Edit: i fixed it, there is something wrong with my across back measurement. And everything fine, thank you 💖

  • @preciousokolonkwo8880
    @preciousokolonkwo8880 5 місяців тому +1

    Well explained...thank you

  • @louisep1898
    @louisep1898 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, thanks so much for another great tutorial 😃 Will you be doing a sleeve tutorial at some point? Many thanks 😊

  • @helengoodchild2610
    @helengoodchild2610 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant series, thank you! Can I just ask how much overall ease this block has built in?

  • @TCREGAN1
    @TCREGAN1 2 місяці тому

    Well Done! Just wish it was in Inches! Will need a convert as that is easiest for me here in the USA!

  • @minnieshao8108
    @minnieshao8108 Місяць тому

    I am impressed with your instructions please help me my bust and waist measurements is almost the same and my shoulders are smaller than average I cannot get the shape at the waistline, how would I be able to draft my size

  • @Felicia-f4b
    @Felicia-f4b Місяць тому

    I love it.

  • @onorasa9691
    @onorasa9691 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much

  • @Lyric.likes.rainbows
    @Lyric.likes.rainbows 16 днів тому +1

    Great tutorial, but I'm kinda creeped out because my mesurements are almost exactly the same! I have 89, 74, 21, 12, 42, 18, 33, 36. And these are measurements I did a few weeks ago, before discovering this video! Made the video very easy to follow along to though lol

  • @MargaretGrauwiler
    @MargaretGrauwiler 28 днів тому

    If I make a bodice block and then a straight skirt block from your videos.
    Is it possible to put them together to make a dress block.
    If I can any advice would be great. Thanks Margaret Grauwiler

  • @ccaerollj.3993
    @ccaerollj.3993 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. You helped me a lot. ❤ Please make a video about Dart Manipulation + explaination.

    • @eblake3617
      @eblake3617 3 місяці тому +1

      I recommend The Closet Historian on UA-cam. All her videos are about manipulating the bodice block

  • @veraboone4823
    @veraboone4823 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this very detailed instruction, it was so easy to follow even though it’s rocket science to me! Question I ran into though: my cross back (divided by 2 + .5 cm) measurement went out further than the end of my shoulder point, in turn messing up the arm hole measurement + line drawing. Is there anyway I can fix this or did I do something wrong? I checked all my measurements multiple times.

    • @kailam_1989
      @kailam_1989 5 місяців тому +2

      Something similar happened with me! I hope someone can help us with an answer.

    • @Lyrani-Arzano
      @Lyrani-Arzano 4 місяці тому +2

      @@kailam_1989i have the same problem heree, how can i fix it? 😓

  • @albalincoln7718
    @albalincoln7718 4 місяці тому

    Best tutorial out there, i just have one question. Is the "nape to waist" for CB usually the same with "nape to waist" for CF? Thank you

  • @JoyOfLive33
    @JoyOfLive33 6 місяців тому +1

    just love it!😍

  • @helenaengelbrecht7903
    @helenaengelbrecht7903 4 місяці тому

    Great tutorial! Please confirm if I should add seam allowances? Thank you!

    • @helenaengelbrecht7903
      @helenaengelbrecht7903 4 місяці тому

      Just discovered that seam allowances are covered in Part 22 - Sewing up Your Bodice Block... :-) Thank you!

  • @sgriffiths3763
    @sgriffiths3763 Рік тому +3

    Great video but please can you explain why you're adding certain amounts to the measurements taken. I assume it's extra for ease and the amounts added are some sort of standard (but can these amounts be altered?).

    • @lucyhanks500
      @lucyhanks500 3 місяці тому

      They can be, you could add extra inches depending on the amount of skullduggery given & received; the size of a black hole is one of the factors which indicate the force of its own gravity after it collapses in on itself. There’s no determining proof of where matrixal worm holes go, so confidence would be a must if your thinking of travelling through one on one of your adventures.

  • @glitzyeyezz5252
    @glitzyeyezz5252 Місяць тому

    Hi, does this method apply to large bust sizes as well? Because my front length is 20” and my nape to waist is 16”.

  • @kayemallory117
    @kayemallory117 4 місяці тому +3

    On my back bodice, the across back(27cm) line extends beyond the shoulder line(23.5) from center back. When it's time to draw the armscye, it isn't round at all. Any ideas? The front is ok.

    • @tinalanier7898
      @tinalanier7898 2 місяці тому +3

      I have the same problem. Hopefully someone has an answer.

  • @janetendean1495
    @janetendean1495 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching this. I manage to draft the block fine but wondered where some of the numbers come from in some of the calculations, is there a chart i can follow please just so that i can understand it a bit better.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  Рік тому

      Thank you Jane. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the tutorials 😊 We don’t have a chart to follow to explain the maths any further for this series. However if you’re really enjoying the drafting techniques, you might find purchasing a few pattern drafting books interesting. There are so many different methods of pattern drafting so it’s worth trying out a few things f them to really start to understand the maths. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be looking at refining the bodice fit and then we look in detail at dart manipulation. This should also start to help us all understand the drafting process and the maths behind it all then. Thanks for following and please do share your progress with us all here at Minerva!

    • @TheCakeFairyThreeMileCross
      @TheCakeFairyThreeMileCross Рік тому +1

      @@MinervaDotCom thank you for letting me know, I’ll watch out for new videos
      Apart from the maths side I think the lady doing the videos is really easy to watch and makes it very interesting

  • @wenshi5912
    @wenshi5912 3 місяці тому +1

    This is only the bodice and too small size. Can you show us how to use this bodice to be a classic long and short sleeve blouse.How to add size to be tight ,medium and loose fit?
    Can you put the measured number and calculated number on here? I need look and think it.
    Thanks

  • @kailam_1989
    @kailam_1989 5 місяців тому +1

    I got stuck because my shoulder length was 19 cm and the lines ended up crossing over eachother from front and back - do you think I measured that wrong? Please help! :)

  • @Blueberry.melody
    @Blueberry.melody Місяць тому

    I am following along with the instructions but I am wondering, if I have a flat chest must I include a dart in the front?

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  Місяць тому

      Hi, darts can help with shaping and helping the fabric to fit correctly, however for a flat chest, bust darts may not be necessary. We would recommend basting the darts in place so you can try the bodice on with the darts, and then you can simply remove the darts if you feel you don't need them.

  • @iraza75040
    @iraza75040 4 місяці тому +2

    How do you use this bodice measurement to measure on a fabric to cut and sew a blouse or a dress??

    • @eblake3617
      @eblake3617 3 місяці тому +3

      I recommend checking out The Closet Historian on UA-cam. ALL her patterns/ projects start with using her bodice block and she talks you through step by step how she manipulates it in all different ways!

  • @mariammoola2651
    @mariammoola2651 4 місяці тому +3

    Please can u do a sleeve block.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому +1

      Lots more to come in this series 😁

  • @pepperminthomecrafts8269
    @pepperminthomecrafts8269 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! New subbie here. Take care

  • @mariammoola2651
    @mariammoola2651 4 місяці тому

    I done the bodice.
    Please can you do a sleeve block

  • @margaretHus
    @margaretHus 4 місяці тому +2

    I didn't hear if you added 5/8 of an inch for seam allowance

  • @esmeeee25
    @esmeeee25 5 місяців тому +1

    How do you add wearing ease to this block

  • @brendaochse7303
    @brendaochse7303 2 місяці тому

    How do I get my dart width measurement please

  • @countesseilene4003
    @countesseilene4003 3 місяці тому

    can you do a bodice block for a petite size thank you

  • @phyllisgordon6577
    @phyllisgordon6577 11 місяців тому

    Did you adjust the front dart from the neck?

  • @PinkieMasinga
    @PinkieMasinga 5 місяців тому

    Hi Minerva.
    I would like to purchase the drafting mat, how should I go about it?

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  4 місяці тому

      Hi, the cutting mat that Izzy uses can be found here: www.minerva.com/mp/1136529/sew-easy-rotary-cutting-mat&variant=1116837

  • @preciousokolonkwo8880
    @preciousokolonkwo8880 5 місяців тому +1

    Please how did you get your Armscye depth?

  • @CarolynHeldon-fl3to
    @CarolynHeldon-fl3to Місяць тому

    Thanks for this. I don’t have boobs anymore, gone flat after breast cancer bilateral mastectomy. Clothes have always been an issue so am learning how to draft. Just wondering what to do about the bust apex? No nipples and no boobs.

  • @emma__sews
    @emma__sews Рік тому +1

    Does this block include seam allowance?

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  Рік тому +3

      Hi Emma, the block does not include seam allowance. In the next video we will show you how to add seam allowances and sew up the block to check the fit.

  • @emma__sews
    @emma__sews Рік тому

    Can you shift the darts to the side? I don't want huge darts on my shoulder front.

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  Рік тому +1

      The initial block has the dart pointing up the shoulder neck point. As the series progresses, we’ll be looking at how to move that dart to multiple locations, including the side 😊

  • @BeesAndButtercups
    @BeesAndButtercups 2 місяці тому

    I'm getting stuck on the front. What is the Point to Point measurement referring to? It wasnt part of the measurements in the beginning section of the video.

    • @Standing.W.Israel
      @Standing.W.Israel Місяць тому

      I think point to point is apex to apex (nipple to nipple) But am not 100% because mine is wonky in the front also....

  • @jianinaardean8020
    @jianinaardean8020 2 місяці тому

    Bună! Te rog pune subtitrare și în limba romana...nu înțeleg asa bine toate detaliile și imi place ceea ce vad dar mar ajuta mult și explicațiile verbale ! Multumesc!😊

  • @Standing.W.Israel
    @Standing.W.Israel Місяць тому

    Oh yikes...I followed to the T (it took me 3 x the length of the video because I,kept stopping so I could write out the directions in obscenely explicit detail) and STILL my front dart lines aren't the same length when I use the dart width I calculated. I hate math😢

  • @olgaenebeli1497
    @olgaenebeli1497 Рік тому +1

    The width of the front neckline is one cm larger than the back neckline, which is absolutely wrong and will lead to an overflow of fabric at the front neckline. It should be the same as the width of the back neckline or 0.5-1cm less

    • @MinervaDotCom
      @MinervaDotCom  Рік тому +1

      Hi there! We are sorry you find an issue with this specific video - Part 27 and 28 of this series goes into more details on refining the neckline, both front and back and will allow you to achieve a more perfect fit for your garment 😊 We hope this helps

    • @olgaenebeli1497
      @olgaenebeli1497 Рік тому +1

      @@MinervaDotCom thank you for reply.But I think,better to not do mistake from the beginning to make alteration after.Your 28 video was for me really helpful because I had a problem,my front neck was loose and front was going back .I understood it was the reason .Only thanks your video I solved this.

  • @leylaustunboyar6678
    @leylaustunboyar6678 4 місяці тому

    Türkçe alt yazı ıstıyorum

  • @leeannlott1800
    @leeannlott1800 6 місяців тому

    WHY re you adding 1.5 and 5, etc when plotting your block?? Another quiery. many people have body anomalies. I have several One of which is significant. I would require a full body block, not a half body.

  • @kwagigi
    @kwagigi 3 місяці тому

    Drinking game for this: A shot for every use of the word 'block'. Finish your drink every time 'bespoke' is used.

    • @lucyhanks500
      @lucyhanks500 3 місяці тому

      Are you telling puns about people who wear the drawing of glocks on their T-shirt, or does the car logo look like a ginger dbber? Can’t deny their love of Christ. Seen quite a few comments from wale wishers this evening…got them wonder where the turbulence comes from, because it isn’t as though I’m personally any good at hanging on to money it would seem. And that mountain of weapon et Donald Trump was mocking didn’t look like yesterday’s dirty T-shirt.

  • @Mrspodray
    @Mrspodray 28 днів тому

    With her accent she hard to understand, needs to talk slower, and more clearly. She sounds like she knows what she's doing.