Draping on the stand - dress bodice development with structural pleats & crossover design - pattern making; moulage; garment construction

This is a digital pattern for a Women's Strapless Princess Seam Bodice Block, size 2-14. These blocks are meant to be used for fitting and as a starting point for drafting more complex patterns. Use the size chart to determine your size, then follow the line guide to cut out the appropriate size block. These do NOT include seam allowances. This is a Slim Fit pattern, so there is 1/2"-1" of ease around the body. You may need to add to the pattern for a looser fit. The length is Cropped…

Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Preliminary Reading: Manipulating Darts The reason that you would want to move darts in the Bodice Front is to create a different style or design. Of course you don't always want the bodice of your dress to look exactly like your Bodice Block; i.e. if

When I was little, growing up in the late 80s and early 90s, off the shoulder dresses were the absolute pinnacle of ladylike perfection. Thanks to nostalgic images of Brigitte Bardot floating around our house and my then style icon Princess Jasmine, I knew I'd be needing an off the shoulder gown one day, and in super l

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