How to make a bodice

In this post, we’re taking a couture techniques deep dive into the hand sewing that was involved in sewing the bodice of my wedding dress! two lines of basting stitches, three layers of silk, and one very pretty result!

Sew a simple unboned historical peasant bodice with front lacing for historical reenactment or as modern cottagecore lace-up corset top!

Well everyone, first I would like to apologize, because I had no idea how few useful commercial patterns there were out right now! I just searched through Simplicity, Butterick, McCalls, and Vogue patterns and I barely found a handful of patterns I think would work well as a base for making your own base block patterns/slopers. It seems like every dress from the big pattern companies has princess seams instead of darts, an empire waist seam, or is intended to be made from knits! Where have…

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How to Make a Bodice Pattern - Draft a sloper pattern based on your own measurements to help you fit patterns to yourself.

Make your own dress form with this simple tutorial. Lots of tips for making a duct tape mannequin yourself. It is way easier than you think!

Making your own bodice pattern is easier than you think. This helpful video tutorial shows you how to draft a bodice pattern that will fit you perfectly. If you're looking for ways to take your homemade clothes to the next level, this is it! Watch the video to explore exactly how this is done and be sure to visit the blogger's site listed below for even more tips and tricks. From the Blogger: "I have created a video tutorial on how you can draft your own bodice block/bodice sloper. I’ve…

Just trying to get some thoughts out clearly about the various ways to make a bodice. More about this picture, and how I ended up actually making my dress bodice here: www.morgandonner.com/2014/03/ascension-day-dress/

This is a digital pattern for a Women's Strapless Princess Seam Bodice Block, size 2-14. These blocks are meant to be used for fitting and as a starting point for drafting more complex patterns. Use the size chart to determine your size, then follow the line guide to cut out the appropriate size block. These do NOT include seam allowances. This is a Slim Fit pattern, so there is 1/2"-1" of ease around the body. You may need to add to the pattern for a looser fit. The length is Cropped…

A tutorial showing how to simply draft a bodice pattern piece, with plenty of pictures and tips to help you along the way!