Drafting Fitted Bodice Sloper - Professional Method, Part 1

A professional pattern maker demonstrates his method for drafting a woman's fitted bodice sloper from body measurements. Part 1, is the back bodice.

[thelma]

Sir, I’m super impressed by this video.it’s so precise and concise. I’ve searched YouTube, trying to find one I could easily relate to. I think you should release your pattern book!

[the_bay_road]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your expertise and knowledge with us! I followed your guidelines for the fitted bodice sloper and I just now have the most perfectly fitting dresses! The fit is incredible! I could cry! Thank you!

[patriciapachecotorrinha]

Thank you Christopher Sartorial!!! I began to sew 40 years ago. I made my clothes with the help of magazines patterns like Burda but with the age my body changed, magazines don't and I almost quit doing them. I've decided to make fitted clothes. After 2 months, hundreds of measurements in cm, inches, whatever.. 6 Bodice sloper drafting (one learn from a French Couture book, one from an American e.book and 4 from Brazilian YouTube tutorials), It was difficult to swallow that the problem was in me, that I had "abnormal" measures... fortunately, I'm as normal as woman can be :). In one week I've already made a tunic, a collar shirt and a dress and I'm going to do more. I'm looking forward to more videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[cathykelly]

Thank you so much Christopher! This was soo much fun putting this block together. I almost think I like drawing patterns better than sewing. It fit perfectly and I am an odd shape - shoulders are wide and arms are larger than most. I still can't believe how it worked. I made a woven top and still had room in the shoulders to move. I am excited to build many creations from this, It's great! Thanks again!

[jeaguiardod]

This is the best and most clear set of drafting instructions I have ever seen. PLEASE keep them coming. I am a beginner to sewing clothes and these have been invaluable to me!

[klt]

It almost brings tears to my eyes watching this video. I have almost given up because of the complicated videos and instructions available for free viewing. Its insane some of the techniques I have viewed before yours. I can not thank you enough for presented this in layman's terms. I cant wait to draft my bodice.

[rutherobinson]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been trying for 4 weeks now to make a sloper or dress block. None talk about darts in the drafting, and I dont know how to add them. Your's was the first, and only, video that I watched 1 time, followed the direction, and ended up with a useable piece. I only needed to adjust the back dart another +.25in. Again THANK YOU!

[curtiscallwood]

You are definitely a God sent! I stumbled across your tutorial after jumping through hoops with many other confusing tutorials. I am so used to draping my patterns I was in such disbelief after finishing both front and back under your directions. There are no words to describe the genius that you are! Thank you for making a seemingly difficult task so easy🙏

[torinamyers-cmic]

I must say thank you sir, your video is professionally done with easy to follow and understanding. I almost gave up hope as a beginner wanting to make my own clothes. I will definitely make a mock up and post my results. Once again thank you after I have brought books recommendations patterns and a bunch of tools based on other videos, only to be left stuck and confused without a single bodice block😢, I know the video I’m watching is old however I must say it’s still doing exactly what you put it up to do thank you so much. I truly hope you get this message sir.

[knowledgeresurrected]

Christopher, today is 4/6/18. I've spent all week up to today trying different bodice making tutorials and failed miserably until I found yours. Thanks for being patient and organized in your teaching method as well as in the measurement text. Next will be your front bodice tutorial. Again, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[colorzmood]

The best and most professional video on drafting a bodice so far, looking forward to more great stuff, thanks!

[haleema.]

Hands down the BEST pattern making video on youtube, stitched this for myself and it came out Fit me to the T! So glad I found this may God reward you for your kindness!

[Sewprano]

Wow wow wow
Just found you here and can I just say…. I used this tutorial and made a block for myself today. Fit immediately. IMMEDIATELY!!!
This is so valuable and you’re so gracious to give this information to us. Thank you and I look forward to following your other tutorials. 😍😍

[tonyareese]

YOUR TUTORIAL IS THE MOST INFORMATIVE OF THE 6-10 TUTORIALS I'VE WATCHED FOR CONSTRUCTING MY OWN GARMENT PATTERNS...THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

[kateyroad]

I want to thank you so much for your videos. I used your drafting videos to make a safari vest that fits so well it makes me smile to look at it. But the most important thing is the confidence it has given me to sew. The things I made before your videos were confusingly off and very discouraging. Your videos have helped me progress in one of my favorite pastimes. Thank you so much!

[carinendayishimiye]

Christopher, I'm a beginner and been searching for the simplest bodice pattern for about a month now. This is really good and easy to follow.. Thanks for taking your time to explain step by step.

[alexandriadouillette]

this video is kind of like the epitome of what the internet should be used for. Thank you so much, Mr. Sartorial! Very straight to the point and explained just enough to not confuse me as a novice!

[s.p.v]

Please make more video tutorials. I’ve watched video, read blogs and a few books, but I’ve found your video is simple to follow and to the point. No dramas.

[mrsresinvaleriepayn]

it took me four trys, converting your easurments to metric and then comparing my draft from your way to my previous sloper and yay, its spot on except for the arm holes which are personal choice anyway. Excellent way of perfecting a sloper. Now to go make a armhole template then make up a muslin . thankyou for taking the time to show us

[NadoCrowFriend]

Have missed your fabulous tutorials ~ Back again in May 2024 to rewatch the old ones ( yes, they’re that good!)