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Bodice Dart Manipulation Part 2…both darts at the waist.

Here we have part 2 in the 6 part series on how to move darts around the bodice block. Please take a look and be sure to give me a thumbs up in YouTube and leave a comment or a question. If you subscribe you will be sure to catch all my upcoming videos!

The class materials and half scale blocks are in the members only area here on my blog page, once you are subscribed you will be sent the password!

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Many thanks for watching and if you have any ideas for pattern cutting videos, please let me know.

See you very soon with part 3!

Nicola

A Free Half Scale Dress Block! – As A Thank You!!

Thank You & some exciting Information about my upcoming course!

Thanks to all my blog subscribers that took the time to subscribed to my YouTube channel! I am now well over my target 100 subscribers – as a Thank You – I have uploaded a free half scale dress block and it’s in the subscribers bonus contents page for you! Plus some more exciting news below about my upcoming pattern cutting course in France.

Just a little note about scaled blocks – first

When you are practising your pattern cutting, or even developing a style, it’s sometimes useful to do your initial experimentation with half or quarter scale blocks!

This can save paper, however I do recommend using full scale blocks as much as you can – why you may ask?

Working in full scale helps you develop an ‘eye’ for proportion and scale, its amazing, as you become more proficient in pattern drafting, you develop a second sense and can tell immediately when something doesn’t quite measure up. This is a difficult skill to master if you always work in quarter or half scale.

However scaled block do have their place and are perfect for sketch books and experimentation.

I am pleased to announce (dates to be confirmed) that I can now offer a weeks intensive pattern cutting course in France, during September. The course will be limited to 3 or 4 people and will be fully catered. Plus each course member will receive a full set of my Modeliste Creative Colour Blocks! More details and pictures of the accommodation will be available on my courses and professional development page very soon. If you are interested in the course please get in touch!

Thanks again!