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In part 3 of this 6 part series we look at putting one or both of the front bodice darts into the armhole. Make sure you subscribe to be automatically notified when parts 4, 5 & 6 are released!
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Nicola x
It’s hard work finding the time to make videos!
Finally I have a series of videos all related to moving the darts around the bodice block. I am always surprised when I have a message from a customer that tells me that the position of the dart, on the block they have just purchased from me, is not quite in the right position for them. I then show them how to move a dart, and a whole world opens up!
Its very unlikely that a designer would want to keep the bodice darts in the same position they are on the basic block, for every style they produce. This useful series of videos will show you the many options you have for dart positions. In part 1 we look at moving the waist dart into the shoulder.
There are 6 parts to this first series which covers the slashing method of dart manipulation and you can download all your class materials in the members only area. You will need to subscribe to gain access to this area, once you are subscribed – check your spam folder if you cant find the e-mail – you will be sent the secret members password – please let me know if you need any help with this.
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions at all then, as always, please get in touch!
Nicola X
When I taught pattern cutting at degree level I always preferred to teach in full scale, as I believe it helps the student to get a second sense for proportion, fit and develop good cutting lines.
One year I decided to do a quick 15 minute session for those students that arrived early to class, in that session we used a half scale mannequin and very quickly covered a creative pattern cutting technique! I had fantastic feedback and my students told me they learnt a great deal from those sessions!
Today I have had a little fun preparing my blocks in half scale and sewing up a half scale toile! I plan to use these in my upcoming video tutorials.. so watch this space!
I must admit, I had to have a break after inserting one sleeve! It was quite stressful, but I know my half scale blocks fit my half scale stand and now I can work with them confidently!
Happy Pattern Drafting!
Nicola x
I have been on YouTube about 6 months now and it’s been hard work to get my subscriber numbers up. I need the magic 100 subscribers to get my name on the end of my URL link, rather than a long string of random numbers! As you can see I am currently on 70 subscribers.
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I am planning a number of short technique videos very shortly and subscribers will be automatically notified!
I already have a few useful videos so please take a look!
Happy Pattern Cutting & Sewing
Nicola
