The Best Professional Basic Bodice Block – The Torso Block Range

It has taken me a couple of years to launch my Torso Block (Sloper) Collection! I really didn’t know how to present it as a product. Unlike most of my other blocks ranges, the torso block is a single size placed on 1 individual A0 sheet. There are 9 sizes available in the range, all printed on one sheet. There are lots of added features on the torso block, features I have by default on my own personal block, they are ones that save me precious time on a daily basis when working for clients.

I have created a video that you can watch below that gives you a tour of the torso block and all its features. At present I have 9 size variations available but hope to work on more. In the video I look at the smallest size in the range.

I am also creating each block in a full range of formats –

  • Full Scale A0 Version – ready printed and posted to you worldwide.
  • A0 Copy Shop Version – for you to print at a copy shop – or this can also be printed on your home printer using the Adobe Poster Mode Features – I have a YouTube video to show you how.
  • A4/US letter Compatible Version – To print at home on your home printer and piece together.
  • Ai – CAD Version – unsecure versions that you can open in illustrator and other CAD and drawing software…

If you are thinking of purchasing the block then I encourage you to watch the video to make sure its suitable for your needs.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have, simply leave a note in the comments box below the post and I will get back to you, or convo me on Etsy – All my blocks are available in my Etsy Shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignCutAndWear

Happy Pattern Cutting & Sewing

Nicola – Design Cut & Wear

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How to move a dart on your front bodice block – pattern help

Darts can be moved to anywhere around the perimeter of the front bodice block, as long as you follow a few simple rules.

The Slash method of dart manipulation is the easiest for beginners to use –

  1. Make sure your darts are extended to the bust point.
  2. Mark a pencil line from the place you would like the new dart to be to the bust point and cut along this line with your scissors.
  3. Fold out the dart you want to eliminate and watch the new dart open.

 

Why not have a practice with the examples 1 to 6 above and let me know if you need any help at all.

I have a dedicated workbook for beginners that shows the basics of bodice pattern cutting, specially designed to help beginners make the most of their bodice blocks, you can find this as a PDF download on my web site www.modeliste-creative.com

The link to the workbook is here

Happy Pattern Cutting,

Nicola

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