{"id":977,"date":"2016-04-04T17:35:06","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T12:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=977"},"modified":"2024-04-26T00:11:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T18:41:10","slug":"basic-blouse-pattern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/basic-blouse-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft a basic BODICE pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A bodice is the foundational template for making a garment you wear on your torso – the garment which you wear on the upper part of the body. The method I have described here is a very simple bodice pattern which you can draft and sew with the bare minimum sewing knowledge – one which gives you a custom fit, based on your body measurements. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can experiment with this, add any fabric manipulations <\/a> any type of sleeves (draft different types of sleeves<\/a>), change necklines (Draft different neckline<\/a>) or add any embellishment to make it your own. This is where everything starts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to draft a Bodice pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can either make the sewing pattern<\/a> on a paper or draw directly on the cloth with chalk. Start by marking on paper assuming the line A-B is folded cloth . If you are directly marking on the cloth take the two front and back pieces and fold in  half and take the folded side as AB in the diagram and start marking<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Measurements You Need<\/strong> TO MAKE THE BODICE PATTERN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take all measurements in inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desired length \u2192 shoulder to where you want the bodice to end (add 2\u201d for hem)
Waist length \u2192 shoulder (neck point) to waist
Shoulder \u2192 neck to shoulder tip
Bust \u2192 fullest part
Waist \u2192 natural waist
Hip \u2192 fullest part (measure loosely)
Sleeve length (optional)
Sleeve round (optional)
Neck depth \u2192 front & back<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take all of your measurements with the same standard ruler. Ensure that the measurements on your ruler is correct. Stand straight, don\u2019t suck in. Bad measurements = bad fit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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body measurement checklist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you are new to sewing checkout this post with many tutorials on tips on learning to sew <\/a><\/span>; Checkout this detailed post on taking the basic body measurements<\/a> . If you would like to know more about reading a tape measure <\/a>properly checkout this post. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before cutting, do this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark which piece is front and which is back
Label line AC as your centre front (CF) or centre back (CB)
This is your fold line \u2014 place it on fold of fabric when cutting
Draw a grainline parallel to this line<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Mark the Vertical Length<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Enter your measurements below to get the exact values you need to make your bodice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bodice Block Calculator<\/h3>\n

Enter your measurements (in inches):<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n\n