Pattern Drafting for Beginners – Easy Basic Bodice Block • Elewa

As part of my pattern drafting for beginners series, I have created a tutorial on how you can draft your own bodice block/bodice sloper. I've tried to keep this tutorial simple, using as little body measurements as possible to create this sloper. The bodice incorporates the necessary wearing ease needed for the bodice to fit.

THIS BLOCK ISN'T AS PRECISE AS OTHER METHODS AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS WHO WANT TO LEARN THE BASICS TO PATTERN DRAFTING.

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A bodice block is used as a starting point for designing garments. Once you have a sloper that fits well, you'll be able to use it to make anything you want. This sloper can be used alongside my other tutorials, where you'll be able to learn a lot about pattern making.

This video does go quite quickly, so I suggest that you pause between each measurement so that you don't miss a thing. If you do have any questions, do let me know!

*** Learn how to put together your bodice block: ***

*** WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON MY BLOG: ***

*** Pattern Drafting for beginners ***

*** Dress made with this bodice block: ***

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[jessielarking]

This tutorial is fantastic, I've used this along with your contouring tutorial to design a v-neck style bodice for my prom dress. However I made one small change. Following this tutorial the dart I ended up with was too close to the centre front. I would suggest to someone that has the same problem to measure from the highest point of one breast to the other, half that and mark that distance along the bust line from center front. Then you can use that mark as the point of your dart. Thats how I did it :) Thanks for the tutorial! Truly helpful :)

[muskan]

To every single person complaining, youre never going to find a pattern-making tutorial as explicit and accurate as this, , I can guarantee that no other free pattern will provide you with the size customisation freedom this video has. Even if it is a bit fast, stop complaining when theres literally the easiest change playback speed fix smh. This is literally fantastic

[krismorrell]

That was the first bodice pattern making tutorial I’ve seen that made SENSE! Thank you!!

[hannahengling]

This is a wonderful tutorial! It's the most clear and concise instructions I've been able to find anywhere. I paused the video after each measurement and took a screenshot, so I can just flip through them when I'm making the pattern. Thank you!

[ntzqftj]

This is the best I’ve seen. Detailed but not boring, has good visual aids and u describe everything so well. This was amazing

[theindomitableblackman]

It's times like this that i wish i paid attention in geometry... i mean i passed but still...

[Grcefullife]

You make the most headache part in 3 minute video that is easy to understand and attractive to get full attention. Thank you so much, I wish you all the best for your career

[mrs.ladylesure]

This was like watching a large algebra problem but I got it. Thank you much!!!! 👌🏾

[Penguinandpear]

Hi Elewa, I have just created my front and back slopers for the first time following your tutorial. I am not overly confident I had my measurements completely correct but I will make a toile and see how it fits. I struggled to follow either the video or blog post along, but with them both it worked so thanks for that extra work.

[tiffanyjelsma]

This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen! I didn’t feel like anything was over my head or beyond my skill set. Definitely subscribing!

[jennyp]

I liked this, simple and to the point. So many people complicate the issue and make it harder than it needs to be. Thank you.

[keniacorniel-dipiglia]

I gave her a like even though I dint understand it yet, because she seems to be very knowledgeable of what she is doing

[jacquelineabron]

OMG. I have never seen it explained like this. You provided do much detail and illustrations. Thank you so much for simplifying the process for me.

[andreaisanis]

I had NEVER done a proper pattern & I have to say, this was the easiest thing ever. The way you explain things just make the most sense 💖 thank you!

[elewa]

For those of you who feel the video is too fast. Click the settings button under the video and change the speed to 0.5 or 0.25. Good luck!

[gardenandme]

I know this tutorial is amazing, i wish I understand everything you have explain.
I will watch it over and over again hoping That i will understand it, i never attended sewing classes but i have watched my sister sewing clothes when i was a kid. And when someone gave me sewing machine I made beautiful dress for my niece for the first time even tho i dont know how to measure it correctly. I am hoping i can make patterns and make dress for my self this time 😊

[djenecamara]

I’ve been struggling for days you’re a genius

[Penguinandpear]

Thanks for doing this series, I have been looking for something like this for a while. I always have problems with gaping arms and too big shoulder seams when using indie patterns so this will be really helpful, thanks!

[marionsgray]

Thank you for sharing. Drew my first front and back bodice today. Will construct tomorrow. And try on for fit

[DIY]

Hello, I like the work you do. I like sewing too. Thank you for sharing. I'm happy to be friends with you. I live in Thailand. Thank you very much. Thank you for sharing good things with us.