Getting Started

Required Tools for Drafting and Patternmaking

Drafting the Master Torso Block

What Is a Close-Fitting Torso Block?

Measurement Chart and How to Measure the Body

Drafting the Bespoke Fitted Master Torso Block

Drafting the Close-Fitting Bodice Block (Aldrich Method) *

From Torso Block to Bodice Block

What Is the Difference Between a Bodice Block and a Master Torso Block?

Tracing the Master Torso Block to Develop a Bodice Block

Adding Waist Shaping to the Close-Fitting Bodice Block

Developing a Dress Block from the Bodice Block *

Dart Manipulation

Overview of Dart Variations for the Bodice Block

Fitted Bodice With Only a Waist Dart (For Smaller Cup Sizes A–B)

Dart Variations - Shoulder Dart

Dart Variations - Armhole Dart

Dart Variations - Bust Dart

Dart Variations - French Dart

How to Turn a Fitted Bodice Into a Sleeveless Bodice Block

Bodice Dart Manipulation and French Dart Construction *

Bodice Block Variations

Using the Master Torso Block to Make Fitted 2-Dart Bodice Blocks

Bodice Pattern Manipulation - Dart Variations and Neckline Adjustments

Review and Fitting Sewn Samples of Bodices with Dart Variations

Princess Seam Bodices

Creating Princess Seam Bodices and Sleeve Modifications *

Creating an Armhole Princess Bodice Block *

Bodice Fitting Adjustments and Pattern Translation *

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