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Blocks (or Slopers): The Basics
Third Scale Blocks
Measuring for Blocks
Drafting Patternmaking Blocks
Making the Bodice Block Set
Preliminary Info
Example Measurements
Upper Bust Ease
Bust Point to Dart Point
Side Seam Dart Placement
1-Dart or 2-Dart Bodice Front?
Curving the Waist
Instructions: Bodice Front, 2-Dart Block
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Bodice Block (Front, 2-Dart Block)
Instructions: Bodice Front, 1-Dart Block
Instructions: Bodice Back
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Bodice Block (Back)
Making the Sleeve Block
Preliminary Info
Ease in the Bicep
Sleeve Cap Ease and Elbow Dart
Fitted Sleeve Issues
Standard Bicep Sizes
Instructions: Sleeve Block
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Sleeve Block
Additional Info
Sleeve Cap Distribution
Example: Excess Ease
Making the Skirt Block
Preliminary Info
Instructions: 2-Dart Skirt Block
Making the Pants Block
Preliminary Info
Example Measurements
Crotch Curve Guide
Hem Width & Knee Width
Instructions: Pants Block
Video: Learn How to Draft the Basic Pants Block, Part 1 (Introduction & Measurements)
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Pants Block, Part 2 (Drafting A)
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Pants Block, Part 3 (Bottoms & Thighs)
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Pants Pattern, Part 4 (Jane)
Video: Learn How to Make the Basic Pants Pattern, Part 5 (Anne)
Drafting Deritative Blocks
Making the Sleeveless Block
Instructions: Sleeveless Block Front
Instructions: Sleeveless Block Back
Making the Torso Block
Instructions: Torso Front
Instructions: Torso Back
Making the Knit/Stretch Torso Blocks
Instructions: Stretchwoven from Torso
Instructions: Knit from Stretchwoven (Method A)
Instructions: Knit from Stretchwoven (Method B)
Instructions: Knit from Stretchwoven (Method C)
Sleeve Changes for Stretch Torso
Making the Dress Block
Instructions: Dress Front
Instructions: Dress Back
Bodice Front Side Seam
Making the 1-Dart Skirt Block
Instructions: 1-Dart Skirt Block
Principles
Introduction to Patternmaking
Sketches & Flats
Reading a Flat
Dart Equivalents
Creating the Pattern
Instructions and Markings
Seam Allowance
Why draw designs on the blocks?
Manipulating Darts
Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front
Complex Dart Manipulation
Creating 1-Dart Block from 2-Dart Block
Creating 2-Dart Block from 1-Dart Block
View 1-Dart Styles (Simple DM)
View 2-Dart Styles (Simple DM)
View Other Styles (Simple & Complex)
View Further Exercises (no instructions)
Style A (BF Block-1Dart)
Style B (BF Block-1Dart)
Style 01 (BF1D-01)
Style 02 (BF1D-02)
Style 03 (BF1D-03)
Style 04 (BF1D-04)
Style 05 (BF1D-05)
Style 06 (BF1D-06)
Style 07 (BF1D-07)
Style 08 (BF1D-08)
Style 09 (BF1D-09)
Style 10 (BF2D-01)
Style 11 (BF2D-02)
Style 12 (BF2D-03)
Style 13 (BF2D-04)
Style 14 (BF2D-05)
Style 15 (BF2D-06)
Style 16 (BFOS-01)
Style 17 (BFOS-02)
Style 18 (BFOS-03)
Style 19 (BFOS-04)
Style 20 (BFOS-05)
Style 21 (BFOS-06)
Style 22 (BFOS-07)
Style 23 (BFOS-08)
Style 24 (BFOS-09)
Style 25 (BFOS-10)
Style 26 (BFOS-11)
Style 27 (BFOS-12)
Style 28 (BFOS-13)
Style 29 (BFOS-14)
Style 30 (BFOS-15)
Style 31 (BFOS-16)
Style 32 (BFOS-17)
Style 33 (BFOS-18)
Style 34 (BFOS-19)
Style 35 (BFOS-20)
Style 36 (BFOS-21)
Style 37 (BFOS-22)
Style 38 (BFOS-23)
Style 39 (BFOS-24)
Style 40 (BFOS-25)
Style 41 (BFOS-26)
Style 42 (BFOS-27)
Style 43 (BFOS-28)
Style 44 (BFOS-29)
Manipulating Darts - Bodice Back
Style A (Back)
Style 01 (Back)
Style 02 (Back)
Style 03 (Back)
Manipulating Darts - Skirt
Style A (Skirts)
Style 01 (Skirts)
Style 02 (Skirts)
Added Fullness
Contouring
The Need for Contouring (Example)
Countour Markings (Gape Darts)
Sleeveless Block
Standard Contouring
Individual Contouring
Strapless
In Action: Example
Garment Elements
Button Extension
Collars
Collars Misc Info
Collar Shaping
Neckline Edge
PP Variations: Cut & Lap
View All Collars (Instructions)
Basic Collar
Eton Collar
Mandarin Collar
Peter Pan Collar
Turnover Collar
Two-piece (Shirt) collar
Pleats
Facings
Separate Armhole & Neckline
All-in-one Armhole & Neckline
Neckline Facing with Button Stand
Grown on Facing (Button Stand)
Low Necklines
Miscellaneous
Curving the Waist - Bodice
Curving the Waist - Skirt & Pants
Finishing Darts - Bodice Front Waist A
Finishing Darts - Bodice Front Waist B
Finishing Darts - Bodice Front Side Seam
Finishing Darts - Bodice Front Shoulder
Sleeves
View All Sleeves (Instructions)
Puff Sleeves
Flared Sleeves
Cap Sleeves
Sleeveless & Cutaway Arms
Stylelines
Princess Line - Shoulder
Princess Line - Armhole
Empire Line
Skirts
Skirt Details
Straight Waistband
Contoured Waistband
A-Line and Flared Skirts
A-Line Skirt from 1-Dart Block
A-Line Skirt from 2-Dart Block (2)
Flared Skirt 1
Flared Skirt 2
Skirt with Bias Flare
Slinky Skirt
Circle Skirts
Half Circle Skirt
Three Quarter Circle Skirt
Full Circle Skirt
Skirts with Pleats
Skirt with Accordian (Kick) Pleat
Skirt with Inverted Box (Kick) Pleat
Skirt with Knife Pleats
Other Skirts
Dirndl Skirt
Skirt with Lowered Waist
Drafting Patterns
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Prerequisite Knowledge
Dress Pattern #1: Information
Dress Pattern #1: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #2: Information
Dress Pattern #2: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #3: Information
Dress Pattern #3: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #4: Information
Dress Pattern #4: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1A: Information
Top Pattern #1A: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1B: Information
Top Pattern #1B: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1C: Information
Top Pattern #1C: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1D: Information
Top Pattern #1D: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top 001 Series (A~D)
Skirts
Other
Fitting Issues
Fitting Issues - General Information
Shoulders Overview
Terminology
Armhole Depth (Front)
Balance
Balance Points
Bias
Blending
Block (or Sloper)
Bust Dart
Bust Point
Cap Height
Checking Seam Lengths
Crosswise Grain (Weft)
Cutting Line
Cutting & Lapping
Cutting & Spreading
Dart
Dart Intake
Dart Point
Direction of Grainline
Ease (Sleeve Ease)
Ease (Wearing Ease)
Empire Line
Facing
Grading
Lengthwise Grain (Warp)
Pattern Grainline
Pivoting Darts
Princess Line
Seam
Seam Allowance
Selvedge
Sloper (or Block)
Stitching Line
Straight Grain
Plan of Action
Toile
Torso Block
Truing
Walking a Seam
Tools & Equipment
Awl
Calculator
Computer Equipment & Software
Eraser
Felt Tipped Pens
Flexible Ruler
French Curve
Iron & Ironing Aids
Model Stand
Pattern Hooks
Pattern Notcher
Pattern Punch
Pattern Weights
Patternmaking Paper
Pencils
Pins & Pinholder
Scissors: Fabric & Cardboard
Sellotape
Square Ruler
Tailor's Chalk
Third Scale Ruler
Toile Fabric
Tracing Wheel
Analyzing Other Block Making Instructions: Intro
Ease in Bodice: General
Ease in Bodice: Joseph-Armstrong
Ease in Bodice: Aldrich
Large Bust Adjustment: The Gotcha
Amendments to Bodice Block Videos (and Measurements Video)
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About This Website
About Me
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My Story
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Part 3: Patterns from Clothes
Part 4: Patternmaking Classes
Part 5: Another Method
Part 6: Outsourcing
Part 7: Community College
Part 8: Esmod Course
Part 9: Yet Another Course
Part 10: On My Own
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Drafting Step-by-Step: Books For Sale
Step-by-Step Instruction Books
Sample Block & Instructions
Bodice Blocks For Sale
Skirt Blocks For Sale
Pants Blocks For Sale
Buy Complete Set of Patternmaking Blocks
Measurements of Downloadable Blocks For Sale
Blocks For Sale
Drafting Patterns
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Drafting Patterns
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Prerequisite Knowledge
Dress Pattern #1: Information
Dress Pattern #1: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #2: Information
Dress Pattern #2: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #3: Information
Dress Pattern #3: Step-by-Step Instructions
Dress Pattern #4: Information
Dress Pattern #4: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1A: Information
Top Pattern #1A: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1B: Information
Top Pattern #1B: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1C: Information
Top Pattern #1C: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top Pattern #1D: Information
Top Pattern #1D: Step-by-Step Instructions
Top 001 Series (A~D)
Skirts
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