If you already have, or are thinking about getting my basic bodice block, this post will hopefully give you all the information you need – if you make it to the end of the post you will find a little ‘gift’ too!
Let’s first take a little tour around my ready printed version of the basic bodice block – this version is printed and posted free of charge worldwide! This is a popular choice for those that don’t want the hassle of printing at home and sticking the pages together, or using a copy shop – this version is in black and white.
You can find this version on Etsy – here
I have now developed the block into digital versions, including an Ai version, an A4 / US Letter Versions and an A0 copyshop version, if you prefer to go digital!
The A4/US letter version of the bodice block has been designed so that you can compile the pages to create the front bodice on it’s own, then the back, and then the sleeve – this method improves the accuracy a lot!
The digital versions can be colour or black and white printed and all versions now come with a 32 page guide to sizing & fit and free 1/4 and half scale blocks for practice too.
The digital versions of the blocks are also layered, this means you can open the files in Adobe reader and choose only the sizes you want to print, or all of them, the choice is yours to make!
You can find all versions in my Etsy Shop – https://designcutandwear.etsy.com
In the 32 page guide to sizing and fit I have provided lots of information to help you work with the bodice block, including very detailed measurements! As a fashion lecturer I am compelled to go into great detail, I just can’t help myself.
Many of my customers are small fashion startups that are time poor, and need all the help they can get!
Let’s take a very quick run through the bodice guide PDF –
In addition to the fit guide, I also send out 1/4 and half scale versions – they are great for practice and note keeping, I use my half scale versions all the time to work out detailed and complex drafts, and save paper!
I also have several YouTube videos to get you started, and you can follow along as I move darts and cover some of the basics –
https://www.youtube.com/@ModelisteCreative
If you purchase any one of my blocks I am also, always here to help and answer questions and of course you can always join me for a pattern cutting course.
My courses are detailed, no quick fixes or gimmicks, they are there for those that want to learn professional methods from a professional pattern cutter, there are no shortcuts unfortunately, and if you want to learn how to be a professional pattern cutter, one that has the skills to work in the industry, then my courses are for you!
You can find detailed posts on my bog that outline my courses and the curriculums they cover.
As always if you have any questions, please ask.
I nearly forgot…. Please use the following code in my Etsy shop for a discount on my basic blocks – BLOG15BB – click the link to shop!
Happy Sewing & Pattern Cutting.
2 Comments
Hi Nicola
You may remember i purchased both your basic block and the sheath dress block. I did not get the 32 page guide to use the basic bodice block. Would you be able to send that to me digitally?
Thank you
Hi Helen, The 32 page guide is a new addition to the bodice block as I have recently updated it and the guide may not reflect the sizing of your current block, but I am happy to send it over, please can you e-mail me at onitnotinit@mail.com and I will reply and attach the files.
Nic