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Scale Block Set /patternmaking-basics/principles-of-patternmaking/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img01.png Photos of my Lina Dress and graphic showing the pattern pieces /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img02.png Image 2: The fashion flat for my LIna Dress /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img03.png An example of a croquis to showcase a design /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img04.png Photos of my Beccy Dress and Fashion Flat /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img05.png A flat pattern (the Bodice Block) with open darts and a 3D fashion flat with closed darts /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img06.png Image 6: Darts and Styleline /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img07.png Image 7: Curved Darts /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img08.png Image 8: A Styleline creates a seamline /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img09.png Image 9: Both seam lines have the dart value incorporated into the seamlines /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img10.png Image 10: Design line that may or may not incorporate some dart value /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img11.png Figure 11: Gathers, Pleats and Tucks /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img12.png Image 12: An example of adding fullness /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img13.png Image 13: Two body forms showing different amount of contouring required /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img14.png Figure 14: Dress with darts (left), Dress with a styeline (a dart equivalent) to the righ /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img15.png Image 15: The Design; a sleeveless armhole princess line dress /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img16.png Image 16: The Extended Line Dress Block /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img17.png Image 17: Placing the pattern pieces together to check the flow through curves from one piece to the other /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img18.png Image 18: Pattern piece labelled and mark as appropriate /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img19.png Image 19: Adding seam allowance /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img20.png Image 20: Seam allowance added evenly (to the left) and unevently (to the right) /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img21.png Image 21: Squaring the seam allowance vs Continuing the Curve /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img22.png Image 22: The Empire Line markings noted on the Bodice Block /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img23.png Image 23: Contouring markings noted on the Bodice Block /images/articles/introduction-and-overview-of-patternmaking-A009/A009-introduction-and-overview-img24.png Image 24: Working with design lines /patternmaking-basics/principles-of-patternmaking/manipulating-darts /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-imgA.png Illustration showing how to move a bodice side seam dart to the shoulder using dart manipulation techniques /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-01.png Side-by-side comparison of a bodice block with a side seam dart and the same bodice block after moving the dart to the shoulder /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-02.png Showing how the dart can be moved to anywhere around the block /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-03.png Comparison of a bodice block before and after dart manipulation, highlighting differences in dart value based on dart placement /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-04.png Illustration showing how a dart pivots around the bust point, with the bust point acting as the center of rotation /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-05.png Diagram demonstrating how a wedge-shaped section representing the dart is cut out from the bodice block /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-06.png Illustration of the pivoting process where the wedge-shaped dart section is rotated to the shoulder /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-07.png Diagram showing how the dart value changes as the wedge is pivoted to the armhole and center front /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-08.png Multiple examples of different dart placements on a bodice block, with black lines indicating various dart values /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-09.png Illustration showing the effect of moving a skirt waist dart to the hem, demonstrating how dart manipulation impacts garment shape /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-10.png Comparison between using dart manipulation to create skirt flare and cutting a seamline to remove the dart /images/articles/manipulating-darts-A006/manipulating-darts-figure-11.png Diagram exploring various potential placements for darts in a skirt, with a focus on practical design considerations /patternmaking-basics/principles-of-patternmaking/added-fullness /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/added-fullness-A007/added-fullness-intro-all.png Examples of Added Fullness /images/articles/added-fullness-A007/A007-added-fullness-01.png Fullness added equally from sleevehead to bicep /images/articles/added-fullness-A007/A007-added-fullness-02.png Adding fullness unevenly, to the bicep only /images/articles/added-fullness-A007/A007-added-fullness-03.png Fullness added unequally, to the sleevehead only /patternmaking-basics/principles-of-patternmaking/contouring /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image01.png Comparison of pattern pieces before (left) and after (right) contouring, overlaid on the block for comparison. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image02.png Diagram highlighting contouring marks on a bodice front to indicate areas requiring adjustment. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image03.png Illustration of the Bust Mound Radius on both a body form and a bodice block for contouring reference. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image04.png Diagram showing contour markings on the bodice front, indicating necessary adjustments for shaping. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image05.png Diagram highlighting contouring adjustments on the bodice back, including changes to waist and shoulder shaping. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image06.png Comparison of contour markings on the standard and sleeveless bodice front blocks. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image07.png Comparison of contour markings on the standard and sleeveless bodice back blocks. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image08.png Overlay of standard and sleeveless bodice blocks showing shape differences. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image09.png Diagram illustrating block width reduction for a better fit in sleeveless garments. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image10.png Diagram showing armhole ease reduction for sleeveless bodices. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image11.png Diagram of cutaway armhole contouring to prevent gaping. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image12.png Diagram illustrating shoulder line shaping for a better fit. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image13.png Diagram showing the low neckline contouring adjustment, reducing excess ease at the Bust Circle. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image14.png Contour adjustment for deep low necklines, increasing shaping at the Centre Front. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image15.png Image 15: Bodice Front waist dart increase for return under bust /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image16.png Image 16: Body Form with arrow indicating return under bust /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image17.png Image 17: Bodice Back reduction in width /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image18.png Image 18: Bodice Back shoulder line contouring /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image19.png Image 19: Bodice Back waist dart shaping - increase length of the dart /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image20.png Image 20: Bodice Back Waist Shaping, increase width of the dart /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image21.png Image 21: Body form and ruler showing one method to work out contouring /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image22.png Image 22: Contouring points on the Sleeveless Block /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image23.png Illustrations showing different bodice shapes with various contouring requirements, all maintaining a straight shoulder line. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image24.png Additional illustrations of bodice contouring examples, emphasizing the straight shoulder line. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image25.png Illustration showing different bodice neckline depths with contour markings. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image26.png Illustration of neckline depths and contouring adjustments. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image27.png Illustration showing contouring markings on the Sleeveless Block. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image28.png Illustrations of cutaway armhole shapes and contouring adjustments. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image29.png Diagram illustrating contouring adjustments for strapless garments, showing merged gape darts. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image30.png Example of applying contour markings when drafting patterns. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image31.png Illustration showing a neckline gape dart moved into the side seam dart. /images/articles/contouring-A008/A008-contouring-image32.png Comparison of pattern pieces before and after moving the gape dart. /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/button-extension-placket /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-imgA.png A simple top design with a center-front button closure, demonstrating a symmetrical pattern with evenly spaced buttons down the front. /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-imgB.png A traced torso block showing button placements on the center front. One side highlights how the button extends past the CF line, while the other side shows a shaded button extension added for overlap. /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-imgC.png Close-up of the opposite side of the bodice, illustrating buttonhole placement. The image shows both horizontal and vertical buttonholes and how a small portion extends past the CF line onto the button extension. /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-instructions-figure-01.png A traced bodice block with a red line indicating the button extension added beyond the center front line. /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-instructions-figure-02.png A marked bodice block showing measured placements for buttons along the center front, with guides for even distribution. /images/articles/button-extension-or-placket-A167/button-extension-instructions-figure-03.png A bodice pattern with buttonholes marked. Each buttonhole is shown as a capital letter 'I' to indicate where the button will be positioned. /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/collars /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/collars-A168/A168-collars-01.png Collar terminology /images/articles/collars-A168/A168-collars-02.png Examples of Grown-on and Applied collars /images/articles/collars-A168/A168-collars-03.png Examples of High Stand and Low Stand collars /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/facings /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/facings-A169/A169-facings-01.png Examples of 5 different facings /images/articles/facings-A169/A169-facings-02.png Figure 2: Considerations when drafting a facing /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/miscellaneous /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/Misc-A184/A184-misc.png Example finishing off the Bodice Front shoulder dart /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/necklines /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/articles/low-necklines-A183/A183-low-necklines-fig01.png /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/pleats /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/pleats-A191/A191-pleats-01.png Six different pleat types: box, inverted box, cluster, knife, accordian pleats and tucks (pleat equivalent) /images/articles/pleats-A191/A191-pleats-02.png Pleat terminology; inside fold, outside fold, underlay and distance between pleats /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/skirts-e /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/skirts-elements-A192/A192-skirt-styles.png 15 skirt styles /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/sleeves /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/sleeves-A215/A214-sleeves.png Sleeve examples /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/stylelines /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/stylelines-A218/A218-stylelines.png Two dresses with different stylelines /patternmaking-basics/garment-elements/sleeveless-cutaway /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-booklet-bodice-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/sleeveless-cutaway-A223/A223-sleeveless-cutaway-armholes-figA.png Fashion flat showing sleeveless dress with cutaway arms /images/articles/sleeveless-cutaway-A223/A223-sleeveless-cutaway-armholes-fig1.png Block with 7 contour markings indicated /images/articles/sleeveless-cutaway-A223/A223-sleeveless-cutaway-armholes-fig2.png Contouring required with a cutaway armhole /images/articles/sleeveless-cutaway-A223/A223-sleeveless-cutaway-armholes-fig3.png Moving 2 gape darts into side seam dart /images/articles/sleeveless-cutaway-A223/A223-sleeveless-cutaway-armholes-fig4.png Sleeveless and cutaway design that crosses 5 contour marking lines /patterns/pattern-instruction/barbie-dress-pattern /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/intro-images/intro-barbie-dress-pattern.png intro barbie dress pattern /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img01.png Front and back view, Barbie Dress, denim fabric /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img02.png Front & Back View: Linen/Viscose Blend Fabric /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img03.png Barbie Dress Fashion Flat /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img04.png Number of pattern pieces shown on the fashion flat /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img05x.png Maria's Custom Sleeveless Bodice Block & Sleeve /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img06x.png The bodice pattern pieces placed on the block & the final pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img07.png Amaranth Bodice Pattern Pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img08.png Sleeve Block cut and spread to create Simone Pattern /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img09.png Simone Sleeve with seam allowance /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img10.png Magnolia Skirt pieces shown matched up to Amaranth Bodice Pattern pieces /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img11b.png Fabric Layout Plan (Denim Dress) /images/articles/barbie-dress-pattern-A011/A011-barbie-dress-img12.png Fabric Layout Plan (Denim Dress) /patterns/pattern-instruction/jasnah-dress-pattern /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/intro-images/intro-jasnah-dress.png intro jasnah dress /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img01.png Jasnah Dress in Tropical orange viscose fabric, front and back photo /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img02.png Front & Back view - 'Ababa' green rayon (viscose) fabric, approx 120gsm /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img03.png Jasnah Dress Fashion Flat /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img04.png Number of pattern pieces shown on fashion flat /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A027-jasnah-pattern-img05.png Maria's custom sleeveleess bodice block and sleeve /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img06.png The bodice pattern pieces placed on the Bodice Block for comparison /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img07.png The final bodice pattern pieces (my Serenity Bodice) /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img08.png Steps in drafting the Tabitha Sleeve /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img09.png Steps in drafting the Tabitah Sleeve, continued /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img10.png Tabitha Sleeve pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img11.png Xera Skirt pattern pieces matched up with the Serenity Bodice Pattern Pieces /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img11b.png Xera Skirt pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img12.png All pattern pieces for the Jasnah Dress /images/articles/jasnah-dress-pattern-A026/A026-jasnah-pattern-img13.png Pattern pieces laid out on fabric /patterns/pattern-instruction/pippi-dress-pattern /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/intro-images/intro-pippi-dress-pattern.png intro pippi dress pattern /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img01.png Front & Back view of Pippi Dress made of linen/viscose blend fabric /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img02.png Sleeveless Version (with slight differences) of the Pippi Dress /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img03.png Pippi Dress Fashion Flat /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img04.png Number of pattern pieces to be drafted shown on the Fashion Flat /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img04b.png Components of Pippi Dress /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img05.png Maria's custom Sleeveless Bodice Block & Sleeve Block /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img06.png The Promise Bodice pattern pieces overlaid on my block for comparison /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img06b.png The fold back lapel requires a straight neckline to fold back on /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img06c.png Drawing the shape of the fold-back lapel /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img07.png The Promise Bodice pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img08.png My Fitted Sleeve Block cut and spread and my Ketipha Sleeve overlaid /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img08b.png Comparison Ketipha & Simon Sleeve shapes /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img09.png The Ketipha Sleeve pattern piece with seam allowance /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img10.png The Rani Skirt and Promise Bodice pattern pieces /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img10b.png The 3 pattern pieces that make up the Skirt Front /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img10c.png The Rani Skirt pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img11.png All the pattern pieces that make up the Pippi Dress, with seam allowance /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img12.png Cutting layout for the Pippi Dress /images/articles/pippi-dress-pattern-A027/A027-pippi-pattern-img13.png Photo of the Pippi dress at original length on my body cast /patterns/pattern-instruction/ynes-dress-pattern /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/intro-images/intro-ynes-dress-pattern.png intro ynes dress pattern /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img01.png Front & Back View of my Yness Dress in purple viscose fabric /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img02.png Two other front views of my Yness Dress in purple viscose /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img03.png Fashion Flat Ynes Dress /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img04.png 9 Pattern pieces to be drafted shaded on Fashion Flat /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img04b.png The elements making up my Ynes Dress /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img05.png Maria's custom sleeveless Bodice Block and Sleeve BLock /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img06.png The four bodice pattern pieces placed on top of the Block /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img07.png Finished Shira Bodice pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img08.png The Fitted Bodice Block overlaid with the Ryanne Sleeve, for comparison /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img09.png The Fitted Block Block and the changes made to create the Gabi Sleeve /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img10.png Cutting lines on the Gabi Sleeve /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img11.png Cutting and spreading; adding fullness in the hem only /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img12.png The finished Ryanne sleeve with facing /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img13.png The Xera Skirt overlaid with the Nanette skirt for comparison /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img14.png The Shira Bodice showing the section that needs to be added to the top of the Nanette Skirt /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img15.png Cut and spread adjustment for added fullness /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img16.png The Nanette Skirt pattern pieces with seam allowance /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img17.png All the pattern pieces for my Ynes Dress, to lay out on the fabric /images/articles/ynes-dress-pattern-A025/A025-ynes-pattern-img18.png The cutting layout for my Ynes Dres /blog/3d-scanning-correct-measurements /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/3d-scanning-A045/3d-scanning-01.png 3D scanning botth /images/articles/3d-scanning-A045/3d-scanning-02.png /blog/across-shoulder-gotcha /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/across-shoulder-the-gotcha-A052/across-shoulder-gotcha-01.png Croquis with across shoulder measurement indicated /images/articles/across-shoulder-the-gotcha-A052/across-shoulder-gotcha-02.png Problem arising with forward jutting neck /images/articles/across-shoulder-the-gotcha-A052/across-shoulder-gotcha-03.png Second option for taking this measurement /blog/body-forms /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/body-forms-A046/A046-body-forms-01.jpg Standard Dressmaker's Dummy (Professional Standard) /images/articles/body-forms-A046/A046-body-forms-02.jpg My custom made form and basic expandable dressmaker's dummy /images/articles/body-forms-A046/A046-body-forms-03.jpg Making a duct tape form /blog/bust-cup-sizes /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/bust-cup-sizes-A051/A051-bust-cup-sizes-fig01.png Figure 1: Comparison 4 bust cup sizes /images/articles/bust-cup-sizes-A051/A051-bust-cup-sizes-fig02.png Figure 2: Where to measure patternmaking bust cup vs bra bust cup /blog/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig01.png Figure 1: Example of the side seam angles that indicated different patternmaking bust cup sizes /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig02.png Figure 2: Drafting the Patternmaking Bust Cup within the Block Instructions /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig03.png Figure 3: Body form with indication of difference between Bra and Patternmaking Bust Cups /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig04.png Figure 4: Side seam angle that determines patternmaking bust cups /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig05.png Figure 4: Cutting line for increasing bust cup /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig06.png Figure 5: C-cup increase /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig07.png Figure 7: D-cup increase /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig08.png Figure 8: DD-cup increase /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig09.png Figure 9: Sizes superimposed for comparison /images/articles/drafting-different-bust-cup-sizes-A012/A012-drafting-bust-cup-sizes-fig10.png Image 10: Testing the theory /blog/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-figA.png Image A: Ease is the difference between the body measurements and the garment measurements /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig01.png Figure 1: My Sleeveless Block superimposed on my Standard block /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig02.png Figure 2: Some of the value of the side seam dart is transferred into the armhole for ease in a jacket /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig03.png Figure 3: ease added evenly at the side seam /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig04.png Figure 4: The front is cut and spread for extra ease /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig05.png Figure 5: Paper is added underneath when the front and cut and spread /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig06.png Figure 6: Ease added to my block /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig07.png Figure 7: Ease added to a Standard Size 14 /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig08.png Figure 8: Ease added by cutting and spreading /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig09.png Figure 9: Increasing or Decreasing ease to both Front & Back /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig10.png Figure 10: Increasing or Decreasing ease at side seam on the 1-Dart Bodice Block /images/articles/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-A033/A033-ease-in-patterns-and-blocks-fig11.png Figure 11: Increasing or Decreasing ease at side seam on the 2-Dart Bodice Block /blog/fabric-burn-test-chart /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/fabric-burn-test-chart-A032/fabric-burn-test-chart.png /blog/fit-vs-size /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-fit-vs-size.png Example of size grading /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-different-proportions.png Bodice differences - dressmakers dummy and my body /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-duct-form.png Making body duct form /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-best-decisions.png Wearing my Jasnah dress /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-comparison.png Comparison of my block and a standard size 16 - same bust measurements /images/articles/fit-vs-size-A040/A40-bust-waist-hips.png Various key measurements shown on a body form /blog/fit-sizing-measurements-the-fashion-industry-garment-manufacturing /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig01.jpg /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig02.jpg 5 women with different shaped bodies /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig03.png Bodice Block with Grading shown for Sizes 8-22 /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig04.png Bodice Front measurements shown on a croquis /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig05.png Bodice Back measurements shown on a Croquis /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig06.png Croquis of a non-standard figure /images/articles/fit-sizing-and-measurements-A041/A041-fit-sizing-measurements-fig07.jpg Fashion desk sketch and illustration /blog/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-fit-including-asymetrical-figures /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-A034/A034-perfect-good-enough-fit-01.jpg My Freyday Dress /images/articles/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-A034/A034-perfect-good-enough-fit-02.jpg My body form in profile /images/articles/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-A034/A034-perfect-good-enough-fit-03.png /images/articles/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-A034/A034-perfect-good-enough-fit-05.jpg My Mina Dress /images/articles/fit-a-perfect-fit-or-a-good-enough-A034/A034-perfect-good-enough-fit-06.png Half Block & Full Block /blog/fitting-issues-not-figure-faults /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/fitting-issues-not-figure-faults-A049/fitting-issues-comparison.png Comparison of Standard Block Size 16 and my block /blog/large-bust-adjustment /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-figA.png Figure A: Large Bust Adjusment for C Cup, D Cup and DD Cup /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig01.png Figure 1: B-Bust Cup side seam extension /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig02.png Figure 2: With side seam angle will be a cylindrical look /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig03.png Figure 3: Increasing dart size /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig04.png Figure 4: C-cup increase /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig05.png Figure 5: D-Cup increase /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig06.png Figure 6: DD-Cup increase /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig07.png Figure 7: Three bust cup increases superimposed for comparison /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig08.png Figure 8: Bust Cup increases using my instructions /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig09.png Figure 9: Comparison /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig10.png Figure 10: Comparison C-Cup /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig11.png Figure 11: Comparison D Cup /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-A038/A028-LBA-fig12.png Figure 12: Comparison DD Cup /blog/large-bust-adjustment-gotcha-blog /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-the-gotcha-A050/A050-large-bust-adjustment-gotcha-01.png The extra Upper Bust ease some may end up with /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-the-gotcha-A050/A050-large-bust-adjustment-gotcha-02.png The extra ease shown on a 2-Dart Block /images/articles/large-bust-adjustment-the-gotcha-A050/why-upper-bust.png Video: Why Upper Bust /blog/making-toiles-for-fitting /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/making-toiles-for-fitting-A044/A044-making-toiles-01.png Lines drawn on calico fabric using different markers /images/articles/making-toiles-for-fitting-A044/A044-making-toiles-02.jpg Bodice Back block traced onto calico /images/articles/making-toiles-for-fitting-A044/A044-making-toiles-03.jpg Seam allowance added /images/articles/making-toiles-for-fitting-A044/A044-making-toiles-04.jpg Draw in key measurement lines /images/articles/making-toiles-for-fitting-A044/A044-making-toiles-05.jpg Extension added to Bodice Front for pinning /blog/reduction-in-width-for-stretch-blocks /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/reduction-in-width-stretch-blocks-A029/reduction-in-width.png Stretch Block - Front & Back Bodice /blog/stretch-basics-for-patternmaking-1-intro /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-figA.png Structure of woven and knit fabric /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig01.png Figure 1 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig02.png Figure 2: How knit stretch /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig03.png Figure 3: How knit stretches /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig04.jpg Figure 4: Woven fabric fraying on the cut edges /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig05.jpg Figure 5: Knit fabric curls on the cut edges /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig06.jpg Figure 6: The loops on the wrong side of knit fabric /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig07.jpg Figure 7 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig08.jpg Figure 8 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig09.jpg Figure 9 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig10.png Figure 10 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part-1-A013/A013-stretch-basics-part01-fig11.png Figure 11 /blog/stretch-basics-for-patternmaking-2-blocks /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/stretch-basics-part2-A028/A028-stretch-basics-part2-fig01.png Comparison of Stretch Blocks & Non-Stretch Blocks /images/articles/stretch-basics-part2-A028/A028-stretch-basics-part2-fig02.png Stretchwoven & Knit Bodice Blocks /images/articles/stretch-basics-part2-A028/A028-stretch-basics-part2-fig03.png Changes to Woven Torso Block to create Stretchwoven Block /images/articles/stretch-basics-part2-A028/A028-stretch-basics-part2-fig04.png Two Stretchwoven Dresses /images/articles/stretch-basics-part2-A028/A028-stretch-basics-part2-fig05.png Knit dress made with darts (Stretchwoven Block) /blog/stretch-basics-for-patternmaking-3-challenges-for-non-standard-figures /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-figA.png Image A: Duct-tape body form, emphasising my 'non-standard' figure /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig01.png Figure 1: Comparison, moving the side seam dart into the Armhole /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig02.png Figure 2: Comparison final shape of blocks /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig03.png Figure 3: Torso Stretch Block Standard Figure /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig04.png Figure 4: Maria's Block /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig05.png Figure 5: Comparison /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig06.png Figure 6: Extra ease needed in hip in order to stomach not to protrude /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig07.png Figure 7 /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig08.png Figure 8: Stretch Top with Added Fullness (acting as darts) /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig09.png Figure 9: Two ready-to-wear Stretch Dresses /images/articles/stretch-basics-part3-A030/A030-stretch-basics-part3-fig10.png Figure 10: Stretch Dress with design lines /blog/understanding-the-sleeve-part-1 /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part1-A037/A037-understanding-sleeve-figA.png /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part1-A037/A037-understanding-the-sleeve-fig1.png Sleeves with different amounts of ease in the sleevehead and bicep /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part1-A037/A037-understanding-the-sleeve-fig2.png The fitted sleeve with the bicep line parallel to the floor /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part1-A037/A037-understanding-the-sleeve-fig3.png Bicep line on an angle, incorrect cap height? /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part1-A037/A037-understanding-the-sleeve-fig4.png Difference between Low Cap Height and Incorrect Cap Height /blog/understanding-the-sleeve-part-2 /templates/it_milano/images/dpdc-logo-250.png /images/general/support-standard-blocks-01.png sidebar booklets /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig1.png Figure 1 /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig2.png Figure 2 /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig3.png Figure 3 /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig4.png Figure 4 /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig5.png Figure 4 /images/articles/understanding-the-sleeve-part2-A035/A035-understanding-the-sleeve-part2-fig6.png Figure 6