Sometimes you guys post these without knowing the impact you make on someone's life. My mother has always told me I couldn't do it and you just made it possible. I feel like I can do anything now. Thank you💯
To anyone who's planning on using this tutorial, use it as a GUIDE ONLY. Do not just trust that your vertical measurements will be the same as hers as she doesn't explain that those are HER vertical measurements, measure your own before you start. As she does not explain all of her maths (i.e. why is the bust divided by 6?), I found that they didn't work for me and I needed to add a couple of inches in various places because I have a much rounder body shape and so to actually fit my curves I needed to widen my arm holes for example. This is a good tutorial to start you off but it will not give you a perfect bodice block by following it exactly. Watch it from start to finish so you can see what measurements you need and how it's constructed. Then watch it again as you make your bodice block. Finally, test your bodice block and see where adjustments need to be made. You may need to make a few drafts to ensure it fits you properly.
OH MY LORD 4000$?? I wouldn't even convert that to my currency because it's breaking my bank account even in my own currency which 15x less than dollars, how rich are you??
Wow!! So perfectly explained. This is just what I was looking for. I last learned how to create a paper pattern in my sewing class in 1970 (when I was 17) Today I am 68 and was looking to stitch my own long dress, and you brought back my memories of stitching. Thank you so much.
This is by far the easiest way to bodice pattern making. I have been doing this for about seven years and it has never failed. You can transfer it to so many styles. Well done Kim Dave.
Girl!!! I never commented on UA-cam, but I came to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I followed payed professional tutoring, get books, patterns, and too many UA-cam tutorials but nothing 😵💫. However, I followed your videos and FINALLY got the results I wish. I believe it’s your way of explaining the steps simply, and not throwing too much information that may confused beginners. Merci beaucoup!!
I have never learnt sewing and had no idea on sewing but after following this tutorial, i have been able to sew my first dress even with sleeves...I followed your sleeve tutorial as well. I even wore the dress to church on my birthday this year which was Easter Sunday...thank you very much. I'm very grateful. Being able to do this is more than enough motivation for me😄
I have been sewing for 62 years. Your way is so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I have watched this video several times. And I will each of your videos. Thank you again
Thank you so much, my Mum taught me to draft patterns like this but I had forgotten after many years and you make it look so simple again. I am looking forward to starting sewing again
I dint understand anything my professor was saying but just by watching this video 5 times i finally got it.. You have saved me, thank you so much and you just got yourself a new subscriber
This is such a good instructional video! I really appreciate how thorough and straightforward you have made this tutorial! I am a very basic sewer, I've never dreamed of drafting my own patterns because it seemed so complicated. There is only one other sewing video on youtube that I consider to be the holy grail of good sewing instruction...but yours is definitely surpassing that video by leagues. Thank you!
Wow u r the only one who explain it where I didn't get bored n could understand, thank u so much for this video, I look forward to following u a lot more thanks.
I'm currently inspired to make my own sweaters/cardigans via crochet, and one of the UA-camrs I watched made a bodice before making the cardigan so I'm binge watching bodice videos to start learning. But this one is definitely the best, most beginner-friendly video!!! Thank you so much for this!!!
Hi @ Kim Dave. Hi I just want to ask for clarification the distance 10,6,8 inches vertical lines from neckline. Is it fix measurements..or is it yours??
I have been wondering if you could easily make a bodice block using only your measurements. I saw someone doing something similar, but using instructions from a book and it was really complicated. I bought the book, but it hasn't been delivered yet. Still thinking that there has to be an easier way, I searched for a "basic bodice block tutorial" and found this. You are a lifesaver! This is wonderful! I knew it could be done! Thank you so much for sharing this video!
I just want to be your forever student. I love the African attire that I have been seeing on Pinterest and I would love to make these beautiful crisp and sharp tops and bottoms. I am a seamstress however I am more of mixing and matching different patterns to achieve my desired result but I want to do more freestyle meaning making my own patterns but I only had to do it once in school when I had designed my prom dress over decades ago now I’m in my late forty’s and I want get back into creating because I find when I am giving to others it’s my happy place. You have inspired me you are very easy to follow however I wish there was a step by step from start to finish of different projects almost like a sew along. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate your time in creating and providing people like me a second chance by you offering these tutorials 💜
Fantastic! Thanks for all the detail! I really appreciate that you don’t go too fast, that you show the whole thing (zoom out), and that you explain WHY it’s done that way. ❤️
Good evening my dear , you're wonderful , you helped me so much with this video, been watching so many videos for couple weeks and I found out you were the the only one who helped me to make my first body pattern , since I have your body size used your measure And did follow you and I'm very happy , wishing you the best.sincerely Marietta from Montenegro 😘😘
Good evening Priscilla. Am Josie from Ghana. God bless you for this tutorial. Our class teacher just taught us this in 2days ago and it was difficult for me to understand but thanks for this upload. You are adorable and sweet.
I understand your way of explaining the basic bodice,,it could not have been a better way, I appreciate your kindness, thanks to you and god richest blessings,
With all the videos I've watched about pattwrn making, I said 'I could never learn how to make a pattern ever!😫'. But you made it so so understandable, you have given me hope, so much hope. And I can't wait to make one. Thank you Kim. God bless you.
I am very new to making garments for myself and this video is excellent. I will need to watch it several times in order to make myself a bodice block. Thank you very much for sharing this. xxxx
Kim, thank you for your clarity, patience and grace. I so appreciate your very helpful video. I'm looking forward to making my own patterns. As a beginner/intermediate this takes so much mystery and confusion from the process of making clothes that fit. You are a gem!!!
I enjoy watching your video for the first time and will be making my own patterns and doing some sewing for myself until I build my confidence to sew for others, love what I see so for.
Oh, Kim, You are really a good teacher. This is so far the easiest bodice pattern making I have come through UA-cam. Every bit of the pattern was explained so clearly. I am really impressed. Thank you so much. keep it on. A big thumps up.
I was looking for such a video. Thank God l found you. Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. You explain everything so well. God bless you! Sheela from Mumbai lndia.
I learned this in a Singer's sewing class in my country. I was only able to do the first six weeks course. But it taught me quite a bit. This is the best video I've seen. Great job.
I'll watch this repeatedly until I memorized all the lines.. I've been wanting to learn not dressmaking but just sewing bcos I dont have a doll growing up.. maybe just the idea to create my own clothes.. the view, captions and instructions all came together like I'm watching it in personal.. thank you for sharing your knowledge..
You explained that so clearly and well, and I appreciate you going through step by step explaining everything without a rush and with such clarity. I'm a beginner, and I've watched so many videos trying to grasp this, and they all move too fast and they were not clear in explaining . The way you teach/ illustrate what you're doing I cannot express how valuable that is; keep moving forward to succes.
I'm so glad I found your channel, this was an amazing tutorial. :D I think you might just be my favourite sewing channel on youtube. ^^ EDIT: I made my own pattern with the instructions and it worked very well. I just changed the distance between the bust, waist and hipline according to my own measurements because I'm tall and most shirts are a little short on me so I hope this works out better. :) Thanks again for this amazing tutorial, it helped a lot.
@@forestsmom You have to take shoulder to bust point measurement ffor bustline (10 inches), and shoulder to waist measurement for waist line (16 inches) and shoulder to hip measurement for hip line(24 inches). hope this will help you
Best explanation ever I've learnt my basic bodice block at my sewing college but you've explained it better than all each step was by far clearer than what I learn Well Done Kim 👏 I'm going to sit with the sleeve draft now
Well done. I really love the way you hv left your fingers empty .. No polish and no rings. That is professional. No attention on yourself but you actually want your listeners to focus on the lesson. No distraction. Thx
Ok. So at 3:45 you, mark 3" in for the neck and 5" in for the shoulders. Are those your neck width and shoulder to shoulder measurements divisible by 4?
No, they do not need to be divided by 4. They are just standard guidelines/measurements used to obtain the neckline and shoulder width. You are already working on 1/4 of the bodice, so there is no need to divide those two numbers by 4. Just use them the way she is demonstrating.
Hi Kim, lovely videos as always 😍😍. I just wanted to clarify something is the front waist measurement different to the back waist measurement? If yes how does one draft bodice pattern then for example if front wait is 17 and the back is 15 inches how does one draft such bodice patterns please. Thank you 🙏🏾💕
After going through so many videos this the first video I actually feel I can listen and watch. Some of the them all talk and others just dragging things on. So thank you
Thank you for taking the time to make such an amazing video! I’m a beginner and your videos are so easy to follow and I love how and why you do the thing you do ❤️❤️
oh my gosh thank you thank you thank you! i kept getting the sizes wrong so i followed these instructions now my bust fits nicely into the clothes i made. never realized there were so many measurements, and this was so easy to understand and straight to the point!!
I love how good you are at explaining things in this video!! I’ve run into a bit of a problem though where the baseline measurements you gave don’t seem to work with my measurements I’ve taken. For example you said to divide the bust measurement by 6 and add 1.5 to fine the upper chest, then go that far from the shoulder to get it.. my chest is 46” which gives me 9.16”, and it falls exactly where the bustline was plotted in the beginning of the video. Some of the baseline measurements you give don’t seem to be “one size fits all” so I would love to see another video with how to find exact measurements. But otherwise great video you are one of my favorite channels on UA-cam, you’ve taught me so much!!
You are very talented and so easy to watch. I went to school for fashion way back in the 80’s. You bring so many memories back to me. I love watching design videos. Great job.
Once I take my measurements how do I determine how far to set them from the top of the paper? Our torso may be a different size, so how do I figure that? (You busy was 10” form the top and then waist Was 6 inches further... how do I know how far down to draw my own from the top?
I'm curious too. Based on store buy clothes I seem to have a shorter torso than most people and also have narrow shoulders so I'm not sure how to adjust this pattern to fit me. I am hoping to make my wedding dress with this help as well as using a dress form.
Kim! This video is so spot on! I am a trained couturier and offered to teach some young ladies this skill, but due to covid, we have to do the lessons via video (I'm horrible on film, much better live). Would you be ok with us using your video for the class and I can do a live Q&A afterwards (or if you can, if you're available, would obviously be amazing) This organization is really rad, it's called "sew it, sell it" and it's geared towards helping the next generation of the black community in Knoxville, TN with entrepreneurial skills for their future. Please let me know what you think and thanks again for your amazing video! Cheers~
Since you're a pro ma'am, what do you think about Kim's back pattern. Isn't it weird, because the back measurement is different from the front measurement, and yet she copied the back measurement from the CF. Will the outfit come out well? Pls kindly reply 🙏
I've been watching drafting tutorials for months and almost lost self esteem because I could not understand (lol). Then I came across your video. Thank you so much for your clarity. The way you explained how you get the arch in the armhole made me shout "thank you Jesus!" I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The variations are small from person to person but if you want a precise fit to your body then it’s worth it to measure yourself first imo. Look up how to take your body measurements, there are tons out there. I know this is a late reply but hope I helped :-)
Great video. I have a question though. You divided the bust measurement in 4, so it seems the front and back would be the same width. Is this just for relatively flat chested ladies? Is there some other adjustment needed for breast with larger cup size? Thanks
I would measure with a tshirt on and measure from side seam to side seam at front and at back divide each of those measurements in half to find out your front and back measurements.
I was wondering the same thing but I think taking front and back measurements separately then diving by two and making the front and back pieces respectively should accommodate for a larger bust. Also, darting could fix the back panels however I think there would be too much extra fabric taken in with darts to create a fitted back if using the front measurements for the back panel.
I have the same question. Don’t think this fits everybody, front and back are the same? Before post this tutorial, have you ever tried whether it fit you?
Yeah she's assuming an average height. This will not work for petites and it's best to take your own measurements regardless because no one is proportioned the same
Thanks kim. I followed one of your tutorials on that mustard drop shoulder top and it's one of the best in my wardrobe, being a Nathalie Bray fan, i are giving me shortcuts and I'm loving your methods. Oshe ( thanks). I love your top.
This is the best tutorial I have seen so far. I didn’t get lost one time and I made mine along with you. Thank you so much for this. I have been trying to learn for a few years now and I end up getting frustrated and throwing it away. It was just the right amount of talking and demonstrating. The best part is I could see clearly everything you were doing except the back neckline but the instructions were very clear. I will be subscribing to your channel. Well done!
This is one of the easiest patterns to make that I've watched so far, but can you make a top using the pattern, I'm not so clear how to with the darts.
She uses the pattern here in a later video as a base modifying the neckline.... To transfer the darts she used apin to make a hole in both sheets of papee atthe corners of the dart. then filled them in on the new pattern. You would have to add seam allowances if you wanted to use this directly i think
This is a great tutorial. Now can you do a video on how you then use this sloper with a new pattern to make changes to fit your size. I do get what is happening with basic sloper just don’t get how to put it with a bought pattern to fit me. Hope you know what I mean. I am a visual learner. Thank you Val🇨🇦
This is your pattern now. Use the position of down 6" for bust 8" for waist ect to find these points on your pattern and check your bust measurement with the pattern you have you can then see where it falls on what size to choose your size. Should you have a larger waist then bust you can then mark what size for your waist and connect those two lines with an easy curve like connecting a dotted line also same for hip measurement. I am not a professional so not sure I am helping but hoping I am.
@@TheVic923 very short story I want to tell you.... Years ago I started a business with a decent amount of knowledge and research. In business I was hesitant to call myself a full blown professional because my business venture was young and I did not want to misrepresent myself or skills. As time went on more and more I came across people who called themselves professionals who had not had hands on knowledge or only knew basics that most people with initiative and common sense would know. These people would try to sell.me services I needed but could rarely do beyond what I had already figured out on my own. These people get ahead at the expense of people that actually learned everything. Bottom line if you do it , it's making you any money and you are able to teach others the skill you are a professional and do not hesitate to call yourself one.
I'm so thankful I came across your video. I haven't a clue how to start drafting. The other "for beginners" videos I watched had me so baffled. Thank you ma'am for your thorough description. I appreciate it. 🙏🏾 I think I'll be subbing for more help in the future
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For anyone asking about men's basic bodice pattern tutorial, please see it here ua-cam.com/video/0uGxpvDYORA/v-deo.html&t
I've followed those three times and every time my calculation put my upper bust line right on my bust line? Is that normal?
Nice
Thanks I was going to join sewing classes but thanks to u I don't have to ❤ love u 💞 u just make it so simple love u ❤️
Hi at 4:23 you spoke about the round neckline but you didn't show the measurement so I don't understand, I'm refering to the basic bodice block
Sometimes you guys post these without knowing the impact you make on someone's life. My mother has always told me I couldn't do it and you just made it possible. I feel like I can do anything now. Thank you💯
I'm really sorry your mom told you that. How wonderful that she was incorrect! I don't know if you need to hear this today, but I'm proud of you ❤
To anyone who's planning on using this tutorial, use it as a GUIDE ONLY. Do not just trust that your vertical measurements will be the same as hers as she doesn't explain that those are HER vertical measurements, measure your own before you start. As she does not explain all of her maths (i.e. why is the bust divided by 6?), I found that they didn't work for me and I needed to add a couple of inches in various places because I have a much rounder body shape and so to actually fit my curves I needed to widen my arm holes for example.
This is a good tutorial to start you off but it will not give you a perfect bodice block by following it exactly. Watch it from start to finish so you can see what measurements you need and how it's constructed. Then watch it again as you make your bodice block. Finally, test your bodice block and see where adjustments need to be made. You may need to make a few drafts to ensure it fits you properly.
I'm trying to draft a bodice and am having a hard time settling on a tutorial. Any suggestions or tips?
those vertical measurements are the universally standard measurements used in the pattern making industry
oh thank you because this was coming out all weird in the bust area!
Yeah you have to go to the link in the description- Taking your own measurements
thanks Love
I paid 4000$ for a pattermaking class in NY for 9 months and this lady just explained better than my FIT proffesors how to create a pattern. 🤭🤷🏼♀️
Ayee I was going to attend there, do you recommend it?
*sweats in New York baby cosplayer that doesn’t know what to do and was planning on taking classes*
OH MY LORD 4000$?? I wouldn't even convert that to my currency because it's breaking my bank account even in my own currency which 15x less than dollars, how rich are you??
This lady her name is all over the page
@@trxuvaille6788 🤣🤣🤣🤣 your comment made me laugh so hard.
Wow!! So perfectly explained. This is just what I was looking for. I last learned how to create a paper pattern in my sewing class in 1970 (when I was 17) Today I am 68 and was looking to stitch my own long dress, and you brought back my memories of stitching. Thank you so much.
Awwww🍪
Try visiting other pattern making sites in UA-cam. It is best to get comparisons for more ideas.
This is by far the easiest way to bodice pattern making. I have been doing this for about seven years and it has never failed. You can transfer it to so many styles. Well done Kim Dave.
It's true even I understand it so easily
Hey! The 10, 6 and 8 inches marked at the beginning are for any sizes? 🤫😀😀
Very useful😍
I am so grateful for you & your videos!! It makes me feel like I can actually do this.
Girl!!!
I never commented on UA-cam, but I came to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I followed payed professional tutoring, get books, patterns, and too many UA-cam tutorials but nothing 😵💫. However, I followed your videos and FINALLY got the results I wish. I believe it’s your way of explaining the steps simply, and not throwing too much information that may confused beginners.
Merci beaucoup!!
Omg you’ve saved me from buying a wedding dress, this tutorial has really helped me learn the basics, cant wait to make my wedding dress.
Yandelay Aguilar are you crazy?! You...must be super talented 😆
You can do it 💪
Sameee! I’m making my prom dress and I’m so excited!!
so like, how did it go/ how is it going??
We need an update :3
I have never learnt sewing and had no idea on sewing but after following this tutorial, i have been able to sew my first dress even with sleeves...I followed your sleeve tutorial as well. I even wore the dress to church on my birthday this year which was Easter Sunday...thank you very much. I'm very grateful. Being able to do this is more than enough motivation for me😄
You're a gem, I searched the whole of UA-cam for you
AM SO PREVILLEGED TO HAVE WATCHED THIS BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH DRAFTING IT FOR AS LONG AS A YEAR. CAN YOU IMAGINE
I have been sewing for 62 years. Your way is so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I have watched this video several times. And I will each of your videos. Thank you again
Thank you so much, my Mum taught me to draft patterns like this but I had forgotten after many years and you make it look so simple again. I am looking forward to starting sewing again
I dint understand anything my professor was saying but just by watching this video 5 times i finally got it.. You have saved me, thank you so much and you just got yourself a new subscriber
This is such a good instructional video! I really appreciate how thorough and straightforward you have made this tutorial! I am a very basic sewer, I've never dreamed of drafting my own patterns because it seemed so complicated. There is only one other sewing video on youtube that I consider to be the holy grail of good sewing instruction...but yours is definitely surpassing that video by leagues. Thank you!
What size pattern is that.
Kim Dave, Show more of your videos very much with care.
what's the other holy grail video?? :)
Great tutorial, delivered in a calm manner, no silly chatter.
Just what I was looking for. Thankyou Kim
One of the best basic pattern videos I have seen so far, very clear and precise.
I saw dozens of videos but none is as clear as yours. Thank you, your a best explainer.
Thank you so much for this video absolutely no one else on UA-cam is this easy to follow.
Yassss! She came through on this one!
Yah without doing the ABC etc like some shown vids out there.
Tabitha Bridges - Absolutely true, been trying for pattern from years but nothing like this, it's like a magic.
Tabitha Bridges right
I really enjoy it too! Thought it was the best I’ve seen!
Wow u r the only one who explain it where I didn't get bored n could understand, thank u so much for this video, I look forward to following u a lot more thanks.
I'm currently inspired to make my own sweaters/cardigans via crochet, and one of the UA-camrs I watched made a bodice before making the cardigan so I'm binge watching bodice videos to start learning. But this one is definitely the best, most beginner-friendly video!!! Thank you so much for this!!!
Thank you for an amazing tutorial!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind donation 🙏
This tutorial is helpful, I want to start designing my own clothes
Hi, I’m Victoria. I’m a beginner and you’re my go to person to learn from online. Thank you so much for sharing this video ❤️❤️❤️
Hi @ Kim Dave. Hi I just want to ask for clarification the distance 10,6,8 inches vertical lines from neckline. Is it fix measurements..or is it yours??
So glad I came across this channel. I'm a beginner and the explanation was perfect. From South Africa
By far the best and easiest tutorial on the basic block, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH,. Please keep the tutorials coming PLEASE!
I have been wondering if you could easily make a bodice block using only your measurements. I saw someone doing something similar, but using instructions from a book and it was really complicated. I bought the book, but it hasn't been delivered yet. Still thinking that there has to be an easier way, I searched for a "basic bodice block tutorial" and found this. You are a lifesaver! This is wonderful! I knew it could be done! Thank you so much for sharing this video!
I just want to be your forever student. I love the African attire that I have been seeing on Pinterest and I would love to make these beautiful crisp and sharp tops and bottoms. I am a seamstress however I am more of mixing and matching different patterns to achieve my desired result but I want to do more freestyle meaning making my own patterns but I only had to do it once in school when I had designed my prom dress over decades ago now I’m in my late forty’s and I want get back into creating because I find when I am giving to others it’s my happy place. You have inspired me you are very easy to follow however I wish there was a step by step from start to finish of different projects almost like a sew along. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate your time in creating and providing people like me a second chance by you offering these tutorials 💜
Fantastic! Thanks for all the detail! I really appreciate that you don’t go too fast, that you show the whole thing (zoom out), and that you explain WHY it’s done that way. ❤️
Good evening my dear , you're wonderful , you helped me so much with this video, been watching so many videos for couple weeks and I found out you were the the only one who helped me to make my first body pattern , since I have your body size used your measure And did follow you and I'm very happy , wishing you the best.sincerely Marietta from Montenegro 😘😘
Thank You so much. I couldn't follow what my teacher was doing in class, you saved my day !!!!💖
Wow, wow, wow. This is the best tutorial I've ever seen, explained pefectly. Thankyou.
Good evening Priscilla.
Am Josie from Ghana.
God bless you for this tutorial. Our class teacher just taught us this in 2days ago and it was difficult for me to understand but thanks for this upload.
You are adorable and sweet.
Thanks soooo much! Your tutorial is very clear, precise, and nicely detailed. I will be using this pattern for many years to come. You're the best!
I understand your way of explaining the basic bodice,,it could not have been a better way, I appreciate your kindness, thanks to you and god richest blessings,
You’re amazing! This is the first time this has made sense to me. Thank you soooo much. Could you show us how to make a bodice block for knit fabric.
With all the videos I've watched about pattwrn making, I said 'I could never learn how to make a pattern ever!😫'. But you made it so so understandable, you have given me hope, so much hope. And I can't wait to make one. Thank you Kim. God bless you.
I am very new to making garments for myself and this video is excellent. I will need to watch it several times in order to make myself a bodice block. Thank you very much for sharing this. xxxx
This is the easiest explanation of drawing a pattern. Thank you. Easier than my home ec.classes.
The explanation was so easy and clear to understand. I've been looking everywhere to learn about the darts, thank you so much!
This is the best video explaining how to make a basic block ever! Kim Dave, you made it so easy to understand. Thank you.
Kim, thank you for your clarity, patience and grace. I so appreciate your very helpful video. I'm looking forward to making my own patterns. As a beginner/intermediate this takes so much mystery and confusion from the process of making clothes that fit. You are a gem!!!
I enjoy watching your video for the first time and will be making my own patterns and doing some sewing for myself until I build my confidence to sew for others, love what I see so for.
You are are. I didn’t taught it that well
- Wonderfully clear, concise explanation. It's made so complicated by some. Thanx.
Love ❤️ this, u didn’t rush through the steps u really help me a lot Thz & God bless
Wow am amazed at this lady's tutorial that is so well explained. Best I have been exposed to. Thank you so much.
I like how you explain it. Very clear. You made it easy for me to understand. Thank you
Oh, Kim, You are really a good teacher. This is so far the easiest bodice pattern making I have come through UA-cam. Every bit of the pattern was explained so clearly. I am really impressed. Thank you so much. keep it on. A big thumps up.
I was looking for such a video. Thank God l found you.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. You explain everything so well.
God bless you!
Sheela from Mumbai lndia.
I learned this in a Singer's sewing class in my country. I was only able to do the first six weeks course. But it taught me quite a bit. This is the best video I've seen. Great job.
This is the most straightforward process I’ve seen, thank you so much I can’t wait to start drafting all of my patterns!
😃😃😃 I’m happy you love the tutorial 💕
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I'll watch this repeatedly until I memorized all the lines.. I've been wanting to learn not dressmaking but just sewing bcos I dont have a doll growing up.. maybe just the idea to create my own clothes.. the view, captions and instructions all came together like I'm watching it in personal.. thank you for sharing your knowledge..
This is literally the best tutorial I've watched for a bodice block. Thank you!!
You're the best teacher ever. I will always follow you for further enlightenment
You are on point and a good teacher.Very calm and warm.
Length measurements would be helpful to me as well. Your tutorials are fabulous. I’m starting to design the styles that suit me.
You explained that so clearly and well, and I appreciate you going through step by step explaining everything without a rush and with such clarity. I'm a beginner, and I've watched so many videos trying to grasp this, and they all move too fast and they were not clear in explaining . The way you teach/ illustrate what you're doing I cannot express how valuable that is; keep moving forward to succes.
I'm so glad I found your channel, this was an amazing tutorial. :D I think you might just be my favourite sewing channel on youtube. ^^
EDIT: I made my own pattern with the instructions and it worked very well. I just changed the distance between the bust, waist and hipline according to my own measurements because I'm tall and most shirts are a little short on me so I hope this works out better. :) Thanks again for this amazing tutorial, it helped a lot.
Thank you for the positive feedback Lia 💕
How do you get those first 3 points in your tutorial? I'm also tall, 5'10", and need extra length neck to hip.
@@forestsmom You have to take shoulder to bust point measurement ffor bustline (10 inches), and shoulder to waist measurement for waist line (16 inches) and shoulder to hip measurement for hip line(24 inches). hope this will help you
@@Mommadesew is hip line same as hip depth
I'm from Sri Lanka... your sewing videos are very clear and very useful. Thank u very much...
Girl thank you so much for this video!! This is so helpfull for beginner like me, and it’s so easy following your steps 👌
Best explanation ever I've learnt my basic bodice block at my sewing college but you've explained it better than all each step was by far clearer than what I learn
Well Done Kim 👏 I'm going to sit with the sleeve draft now
You make perfect pattern videos, you're really easy to follow and I'm SO happy i came across you on youtube..Thank you!
Well done. I really love the way you hv left your fingers empty .. No polish and no rings. That is professional. No attention on yourself but you actually want your listeners to focus on the lesson. No distraction. Thx
Ok. So at 3:45 you, mark 3" in for the neck and 5" in for the shoulders. Are those your neck width and shoulder to shoulder measurements divisible by 4?
No, they do not need to be divided by 4. They are just standard guidelines/measurements used to obtain the neckline and shoulder width. You are already working on 1/4 of the bodice, so there is no need to divide those two numbers by 4. Just use them the way she is demonstrating.
I have a question regarding the neck depth. Since measurement is not mentioned in the video, could someone help with that?
The best pattern maker. So happy I found you.
Hi Kim, lovely videos as always 😍😍. I just wanted to clarify something is the front waist measurement different to the back waist measurement? If yes how does one draft bodice pattern then for example if front wait is 17 and the back is 15 inches how does one draft such bodice patterns please. Thank you 🙏🏾💕
After going through so many videos this the first video I actually feel I can listen and watch. Some of the them all talk and others just dragging things on. So thank you
Thank you so much for making it so clear👍
THANK YOU. Simple, to the point, and easy to understand. Best video on making a block on youtube
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for taking the time to make such an amazing video! I’m a beginner and your videos are so easy to follow and I love how and why you do the thing you do ❤️❤️
oh my gosh thank you thank you thank you! i kept getting the sizes wrong so i followed these instructions now my bust fits nicely into the clothes i made. never realized there were so many measurements, and this was so easy to understand and straight to the point!!
I love how good you are at explaining things in this video!! I’ve run into a bit of a problem though where the baseline measurements you gave don’t seem to work with my measurements I’ve taken. For example you said to divide the bust measurement by 6 and add 1.5 to fine the upper chest, then go that far from the shoulder to get it.. my chest is 46” which gives me 9.16”, and it falls exactly where the bustline was plotted in the beginning of the video. Some of the baseline measurements you give don’t seem to be “one size fits all” so I would love to see another video with how to find exact measurements. But otherwise great video you are one of my favorite channels on UA-cam, you’ve taught me so much!!
Same for me too
You are very talented and so easy to watch. I went to school for fashion way back in the 80’s. You bring so many memories back to me. I love watching design videos. Great job.
Once I take my measurements how do I determine how far to set them from the top of the paper? Our torso may be a different size, so how do I figure that? (You busy was 10” form the top and then waist Was 6 inches further... how do I know how far down to draw my own from the top?
i have the same question!!!
You can find these measurements by measuring from where your neck turns into your shoulder to your bust. And then from bust to waist, etc !
I'm curious too. Based on store buy clothes I seem to have a shorter torso than most people and also have narrow shoulders so I'm not sure how to adjust this pattern to fit me. I am hoping to make my wedding dress with this help as well as using a dress form.
I have the same question, too.
The top of the pattern becomes your shoulder, I would measure from the top of your shoulder to your upper bust
Kim! This video is so spot on! I am a trained couturier and offered to teach some young ladies this skill, but due to covid, we have to do the lessons via video (I'm horrible on film, much better live). Would you be ok with us using your video for the class and I can do a live Q&A afterwards (or if you can, if you're available, would obviously be amazing) This organization is really rad, it's called "sew it, sell it" and it's geared towards helping the next generation of the black community in Knoxville, TN with entrepreneurial skills for their future. Please let me know what you think and thanks again for your amazing video! Cheers~
Since you're a pro ma'am, what do you think about Kim's back pattern. Isn't it weird, because the back measurement is different from the front measurement, and yet she copied the back measurement from the CF. Will the outfit come out well? Pls kindly reply 🙏
Just found you today. What an excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks dear 💕
Omw! This so useful.. May the Almighty grant you even more of His mercy.. Thanks so much for sharing🙏🙏🙏
Oh wwwoooowwwwww....and to think I almost paid to learn the hard way lol....THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME❤👏👏👏👏👌
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I've been watching drafting tutorials for months and almost lost self esteem because I could not understand (lol). Then I came across your video. Thank you so much for your clarity. The way you explained how you get the arch in the armhole made me shout "thank you Jesus!" I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
great tutorial! one question: i see that she has made the measurements a certain distance apart. should i change it according to my body shape?
The variations are small from person to person but if you want a precise fit to your body then it’s worth it to measure yourself first imo. Look up how to take your body measurements, there are tons out there.
I know this is a late reply but hope I helped :-)
This is awesome. Your instructions are so clear and easy. You are about to become my favorite channel.
Great video.
I have a question though.
You divided the bust measurement in 4, so it seems the front and back would be the same width. Is this just for relatively flat chested ladies? Is there some other adjustment needed for breast with larger cup size?
Thanks
You can add darts !
They'll shape the bodice to your chest :)
I would measure with a tshirt on and measure from side seam to side seam at front and at back divide each of those measurements in half to find out your front and back measurements.
It's the stsndard.
Just take and use your correct measurement. Works for every body size. as long as you are using your correct measurement.
I was wondering the same thing but I think taking front and back measurements separately then diving by two and making the front and back pieces respectively should accommodate for a larger bust. Also, darting could fix the back panels however I think there would be too much extra fabric taken in with darts to create a fitted back if using the front measurements for the back panel.
I have the same question. Don’t think this fits everybody, front and back are the same?
Before post this tutorial, have you ever tried whether it fit you?
Woww.....if u only know how simple n quite understanding this has been for me. Thank u really appreciate this. Going n try now
this is so helpful i was getting so frustrated with drafting my pattern from my textbook
A real life saver, the instructions I got from my school have been missing for ages, and the book I have got me so confused. Thanks for this!
at 1:28, how do you know how far to start from the edge to start drawing the line? is there a specific measurement?
That's what I wanna know, too. Fingers crossed for a quick answer on her part.
I believe that there is no specific measurement, as you are just using the point to make a horizontal line
Yeah she's assuming an average height. This will not work for petites and it's best to take your own measurements regardless because no one is proportioned the same
Pattern Master... Didn't know they existed :-) Love your instructions! You are a
Beautiful, talented lady, with a lovely Caribbean-like voice.
Thank you! Finally a video that is simple enough for me to understand!
thank you
Oh my God, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You are WONDERFUL, THE BEST! My whole life I've been looking for this lol. I can't thank you enough!
I love it! I’m going to have a go at drafting one for me.
This tutorial was wonderfully helpful. I feel so much better about my ability to do a good job on my project. Thank you!!
Thank you very much. Just one question though, how do you know where to draw the upper chest line.
calvin ferguson yes ,i also don t undestand it
Cris Tina i hope I’m not too late you measure from your shoulder until your chest
I think it’s an estimation - you divide your bust (36 in this case) by 6 and add 1.5. So 7.5 inches down from the shoulder line.
Kim, you're the best. I love you, I've learned so much from you. Thanks a lot.
Thanks kim. I followed one of your tutorials on that mustard drop shoulder top and it's one of the best in my wardrobe, being a Nathalie Bray fan, i are giving me shortcuts and I'm loving your methods. Oshe ( thanks). I love your top.
i was justing wondering where is the back shoulder dart? Thank you for the video.
The back doesn't really need a shoulder dart, it's usually made of a pinch width, you can skip it.
This is the best tutorial I have seen so far. I didn’t get lost one time and I made mine along with you. Thank you so much for this. I have been trying to learn for a few years now and I end up getting frustrated and throwing it away. It was just the right amount of talking and demonstrating. The best part is I could see clearly everything you were doing except the back neckline but the instructions were very clear. I will be subscribing to your channel. Well done!
This is one of the easiest patterns to make that I've watched so far, but can you make a top using the pattern, I'm not so clear how to with the darts.
She uses the pattern here in a later video as a base modifying the neckline.... To transfer the darts she used apin to make a hole in both sheets of papee atthe corners of the dart. then filled them in on the new pattern. You would have to add seam allowances if you wanted to use this directly i think
Your videos are great, just as the person below i learnt much more from you then i did on a pattern making course!
This is a great tutorial. Now can you do a video on how you then use this sloper with a new pattern to make changes to fit your size. I do get what is happening with basic sloper just don’t get how to put it with a bought pattern to fit me. Hope you know what I mean. I am a visual learner. Thank you Val🇨🇦
This is your pattern now. Use the position of down 6" for bust 8" for waist ect to find these points on your pattern and check your bust measurement with the pattern you have you can then see where it falls on what size to choose your size. Should you have a larger waist then bust you can then mark what size for your waist and connect those two lines with an easy curve like connecting a dotted line also same for hip measurement. I am not a professional so not sure I am helping but hoping I am.
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I'm so thankful I came across your video. I haven't a clue how to start drafting. The other "for beginners" videos I watched had me so baffled. Thank you ma'am for your thorough description. I appreciate it. 🙏🏾 I think I'll be subbing for more help in the future