pattern for bodice

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Mon, 05/10/2010 - 17:44
vikkybanks
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hi , i wish to learn how to make a bodice

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Wed, 06/29/2011 - 10:51
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Nehzat
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RE: Bodice

Dear Vikky,

Please have a look at Bodice Block Pattern Making (Drafting) Video Lessons here.

Happy sewing!

Nehzat 

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Thu, 03/01/2012 - 06:54
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serahpramodh
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Bodice Block pattern cutting

 HI Nehzat,

 

Have seen the bodice block pattern making video, very interesting and informative. Do you have a video where we could see how to cut the bodice block pattern. As a beginner its bit confusing to do a proper cutting of bodice. 

Best

S.

 

 

 

 

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Thu, 03/01/2012 - 15:36
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Nehzat
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Re: Bodice Block Pattern Cutting

 Dear S,

Thanks so much. To cut the bodice block pattern, first you can add the seam allowances to your pattern.

You can add, between 1.3 to 1.5 cm for the neckline seam allowance. Between 1.5 to 2 cm for the shoulder line. Between 1.3 to 1.5 for the armhole. 2.5 cm for the side seams and 2 to 2.5 cm for the waistline.

When you add the seam allowance to the front side seam, you need to close the side bust dart and tape it in place. Make sure the waist darts on the front and back, the side bust dart on the front and the shoulder dart on the back pattern are closed when you add the seam allowances and when you cut the pattern.

When you tape the darts closed. The intake of the front waist dart should lie towards the center front. The back waist dart intake should lie towards the center back. The intake of the side bust dart should lie towards the armhole. And the intake of the back shoulder dart should lie towards the neckline.

You can watch the Panel Dress Sewing Video Lesson, where I style and add seam allowances to the bodice block pattern section of the dress, to get a better idea. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:08
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serahpramodh
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Re: Bodice Block Pattern Cutting

Thank you Nehzat, will try this.

:) Serah(S)

 

 

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Sat, 03/03/2012 - 15:42
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serahpramodh
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Increasing bodice length in a pattern

 HI Nehzat,

I have tried front bodice pattern and it turned out quite well. I would like to know if i want the bodice to be till hip length not waist length, what could be done? Is it possible to increase that in pattern that you have shown?

I am planning to make a top using the pattern, and i would like to increase the length of the top to below waist length or till hip length. 

Need help with the details. 

Have a great day ahead.

Serah.

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Wed, 03/07/2012 - 15:27
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Nehzat
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Re: Increasing bodice length in a pattern

 Dear Serah,

You need to also draft the skirt block pattern and then connect the bodice to the top section of the skirt block pattern. This way you can bring the bottom edge of the bodice down to any point you wish.

In the Dress Sewing with Pleated Skirt Video Lesson, I have shown how to do this. Watch this chapter where it is explained 3. Connecting the Bodice and Straight Skirt Block Patterns.

Happy sewing, 

Nehzat

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Mon, 03/12/2012 - 03:00
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serahpramodh
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Re: Increasing bodice length in a pattern

Thank you Nehzat.

Happy Sewing :)

Serah.

 

 

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Wed, 03/14/2012 - 07:52
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serahpramodh
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Adding Zipper to the bodice pattern

Hi Nehzat,

To add zipper to the bodice pattern, do we have to add any allowance. I mean do we need extra measurement for it or is it included in the pattern that you have shown. Help me with both standard zipper and invisible zipper. I have seen this video http://esewingworkshop.com/video-lesson/4-styling-back-pattern-invisible-zipper , you have added allowance to skirt pattern. How about the bodice pattern, need more clarity.

Please Help.

Happy Sewing

Serah.

 

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Wed, 03/14/2012 - 15:44
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Nehzat
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Re: Center back seam allowances for zippers

Dear Serah,

Adding seam allowances is not included in the bodice block pattern drafting video. If you watch the chapters relating to adding seam allowances in these two lessons; Dress Sewing with Pleated Skirt and Panel Dess Sewing with Flared Skirt, you will learn how to add the seam allowances around the pattern.

For invisible zippers we need to style the center back seam line from the waist down. We don't need to do any changes for the invisible zipper from the waist up.

For standard zippers, we do not need to style the center back seam line at all.

We always add seam allowances to our pattern for both invisible and standard zippers. 

For standard zipper instructions you can watch this lesson: Skirt Sewing from a Pattern

For Invisible zipper instructions you can watch the two Dress Sewing Lesson above.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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