Drafting Fitted Bodice Sloper, Professional Method, Part 2
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- Part 2: The Front Bodice. A professional pattern maker demonstrates his method for drafting a woman's fitted bodice sloper from body measurements.
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You explained in two 16 minute videos what my pattern drafting teacher refused to teach us all semester! We copied sloper patterns from the Big 4 onto tag paper and went from there. THANK YOU for taking the time to explain this so simply and eloquently.
Thanks Lavender. In design school we were taught the standard textbook method which is very complicated. None of the students used it. We typically draped our blocks, which is okay if you're using a dress form, but not for a real person.
Lavender Revenge Not sure why most teachers goes into connect A to C, draw a line from D To F, then connect to B. Smh. Just be simple like Chris and life would be easier.
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I kept thinking, " If ONLY I had Christopher teaching my class in school, I wouldn't have been crying almost every night trying to figure out patterning making." As it turned out, I really didn't learn and stopped going to classes. No wonder so many students don't like or understand pattern making. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am tearing up in happiness.
Dear Christopher, thank you again! I have finally drafted the bodice block for myself following your instructions, and then cut it out from canvas and fitted on. It fitted really well except that my bust apex line and my waist line were a bit too high, about 2cm higher than they should have been. It turned out that I mismeasured my vertical heights by that amount, because I measured on myself, and that was difficult. Then I asked my family to help verify the measurement, corrected the bust and waist line positioning, cut and fitted a new sloper, and it was perfect! (The front bust dart worked beautifully).
I am so pleased, as this opens a new chapter in my dressmaking life. I am very proficient at sewing, having sewn all my life since adolescence, but mostly from Burda patterns (which mostly fit well on me). Now, with the ability to make my own patterns, I would no longer be dependent on what patterns are available but make my own.
I will now follow your videos on making the sleeve, skirt, etc.
I’ve watched what feels like dozens of videos and read the instructions in the most recommended texts for how to do this and honestly, it seemed like so many arbitrary dots and lines with NO explanation of what the heck is going on or why it’s being done. You not only managed to simplify the process to its most pertinent points but explained WHY. This was the first time I could see the 3D body being plotted out into a 2D representation in a coherent way. Thank you so much. With this, I know I will be able to confidently address any issues that arise with fit.
This is the BEST drafting bodice tutorial ever.Thank you!
I'm glad you like it.
Would like to add to all the others who praise your tutorials: THANK YOU! The front and back bodice videos really worked for me (unlike many more online that didn't). Now I am ready to do the sleeves--all for a sari blouse. Thank you again and again, Chris!
I'm very happy it's working for you.
Oh my god this is the BEST fit I've ever got from the first draft. And I've got a really annoying broad shoulder/narrow back/full bust combo going on that usually results in a train wreck of a sloper even with methods that usually work for others. Such clear and simple instructions! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
Thanks. I hope you continue to have good results.
I am so so happy to have found your videos and channel. You really have a gift for explaining what I thought was a complex and confusing process and making it easy to understand! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks Geri. I once thought it was a complex and confusing process too.
Thank you, sir. I am a beginner, and I find your videos very informative and thorough.Thank you
Been watching a lot of videos on drafting the basic bodice yet i fully never got to understand it. I find your video very well detailed and easy to understand. Thank you so much for such detailed explanation. I didn’t even get to learn this much from my fashion school like i did now after watching your videos.😊
Thank you so much for this excellent video. This is the only method I have found that actually explains HOW the size of the bust dart is obtained, and it makes total sense that it is obtained by eliminating a bubble that would otherwise be around the arm. The other methods just tell you to add some given value to your shoulder measurement for a bust dart that goes to the shoulder line. They do not explain how the size of that dart is calculated. To me, the logic of a method is very important, and your method has a logic I understand.
Thanks Anna. This method also varies the dart width as needed for the individual. Many drafts don't do this.
I have purchased books taken classes, I'm in one now, don't understand, you have taught me what other could not, so simple. Now how to measure myself so I could have one. Thank You!!!
THANK YOU so much for this amazing video and the one before it. This is the best and easiest to follow sloper drafting guide I’ve found. Also thank you for explaining the logic of what you’re doing and why things are the way they are-and for making these explanations in a way that’s easy to understand and not overly technical. This helped me to really understand what I’m doing. Please make more videos. You really are an excellent teacher!!
You're welcome. Hopefully more coming.
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Plz make more video...with dart kurti...
I like your professional teaching method
Thank you SOOO very much. I've been wedding my way back into fashion design and have been watching a lot of tutorials with women doing the instructions. Lol, they usually talk too much so I so appreciate your calm demeanor clear and concise and precise instructions thank you I have subscribed and I will continue to learn at your hand.
Thanks so much. I hope to do more soon.
Tekeleth Yahalom baht Israel they talk too much and play extremely loud music.
You truly have a gift! I’ve not found any pattern drafting video that made sense or the end product results are just horrible. Thank you for your wisdom on this subject and your ability to explain what and why you are doing the steps. I’m very impressed thank you again!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Your videos clarified so much for me in why some things I make still needed alterations. I am now going to correct my slopers for easier times with my future sewing projects. Keep these videos coming Christopher, love learning!!!
Watching professional and experienced pattern maker and tailor gives me so much joy.. You are great teacher.. All the best, more views and plenty of students.. ❤️❤️❤️
Great tutorial Mr. Sartorial. The simplicity of it all is key. Once the muslin is sewn up we can take a pinch here and there for perfection. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your finesse in drafting. I am self taught making tents, custom drapery, upholstery and love doing old antique cars and I always draft everything before I start. I know your videos are old but they are the best I’ve seen. I’ve sewn for 55 years and have done alterations but never drafted clothing patterns from scratch. It has been on my bucket list for a long time. Thank you so much!
I'm glad to be of service.
I followed this tutorial and made a bodice today - it fits just perfect! Thank you, sir, your videos are so helpful to me💛
I'm glad they're working for you.
OMG CHRIS IT WORKED. I HAVE A FEW ALTERATIONS TO DO BUT IT WORKED. THANK YOU. I have been trying to draft my own slope for almost 2 years now
I'm happy you found the video helpful.
I just discovered your channel and I can’t believe how much I’ve already learned from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your years of experience.
Glad to be of service.
This really works! Clear, concise & well explained instructions. Really calm & straightforward presentation .... & it fits! Thank you so much for this tutorial.
Thank you, Chris! I just made my bodice patterns following your directions. I also typed up the directions in case I lose track of the video next time I need to make one. Still have to sew up the muslin. Will do the sleeve next. This is great! Thank you again!
Just came across your tutorials for the bodice sloper. Great information and details to have success with making one's own. Thank you for taking the time to do this
You're welcome. I hope it works well for you.
You make it look so easy! I love the fact that you speak in a clear articulate manner and your mic is close enough.
Thank you so much for this video and the others for basic blocks. I have spent endless money on pattern making books which have only confused me! in half an hour I have drafted a full block and after a total of one and a quarter hours I have a fitted bodice on my back!! THANK YOU AGAIN!
I'm very happy that you've found my videos useful.
Finally someone who knows what they’re talking about. You’re the first person that I have found that actually knows how to draft a pattern that’s spoke in the English language. I am an 85-year-old woman and I have ordered some patterns off of the Internet from Wanabee patternmakers. They just don’t work out. I have my Bodice top almost finished. I just need to draft a sleeve. I have searched high and low for your French curve and the 2 inch ruler you use. Maybe they are not manufactured any longer. Thank you Chris for spreading your knowledge to us.
The first and best lessons you should watch if you are new or seasoned. The 9 videos are great.
I just started sewing on my Juki 8700H (servo/position, etc). The Juki with the servo motor is great for students. I watched and
tried many videos to find someone that wasn't teaching what they knew, but keeping instruction in KISS mode and and teaching what we really need!
My wife is 47 years younger than I am so she does the design and I do the sewing.
When I heard that this guy was a technical designer I jumped on the site to see if he was also and "instructor". He is well paced and understandable. He makes it simple with "his" explanations.
Thanks for your nice comments. All of the videos I'd seen previously fell into three categories: amateur, academic, or promotional. Few seemed to provide much useful instruction. Hopefully I have done so.
After spending a whole month trying to fix the bust issue trough aldrich method....it got me nowhere!! After watching your videos I got a perfect fit for the sloper and the princess seams modification in the first go!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!I sure hope you will continue making videos because the content is extremely good and for once..explained the small details. Once again thank you
I'm glad it worked for you. Text book instructions can be overly complicated. It took me years to discover that there was a much simpler way to go about it.
Fantastic video - I made up the muslin and it was a perfect fit apart from my bust apex. However I checked my measurements again and I was 3 cms short on my apex to apex measurement so mea culpa. I now have at last a perfect bodice fit and no more endless mucking about with commercial patterns to get what was always an inadequate fit. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for the clear and easy to follow instructions. I just made my first bodice sloper and while it still needs some work, I couldn’t have done it at all without your tutorials 😊😊😊😊
I just made a simple blouse following your video literally 5 minutes ago and the blouse turned out soooo good. I have watched so many videos on pattern making and followed so many of them but none of them come out so good. Your video is so easy to follow as well. And the blouse literally feels like a second skin. Everything is perfect. Thank you so much. You are godsend.
I'm pleased that it worked so well for you.
Thank you for these two wonderful tutorials. You are so generous with your knowledge and your no nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air. I look forward to any new tutorials you might do. Thanks again.
first of all thank you so very much
second thing i konw you probably read this comment so many times but i want you to know that you changed alot of lives with your videos thank you from the bottom of my heart
Mr Christopher 😁😁😁😁 I've searched everywhere for you (I mean here on TH-cam).
I've been worried not seeing any uploads from you. Please do share your knowledge it really helps a lot. I've currently gone through all your videos and wish you'll make many more relevant beginner-friendly videos. Thank you so much and stay blessed.
By far the best video I found for this. Thank you!
Please make more drafting pattern videos and show how you cut the pattern and fabric. Your videos are excellent
you have the most educational pattern video, you help the students understand what they are doing instead of just giving a list of steps. thank you for sharing
Kind of you. That's one of the main reasons I do my videos.
Amazing video! I actually understand it and the only sewing classes I ever took were in the 7th grade when they used to teach Home Economics. My aptitude in math helps me understand your explanations, but I think this is clear enough for all to follow. The pace of your voice is slow enough for the brain to absorb the information. Many people don't understand that the brain is slow to absorb new information so if you talk to fast on a video, people have to rewind to really get it. Your calm demeanor is a huge plus for a learning video.
I'm a southern boy, so a slow talker.
Excellent delivery- paced and without extra chit-chat.
Loved this. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. The extra little finesses of the trued-up curves at the waistline are just beautiful. X
Oh my god! Finally! A really helpful tutorial! 😭 I've been reading all kind of books and online resources and when ever I go to transfer measurements on to paper they always come up skewed and ugh so frustrating but this was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much! 😀
Thanks a lot, Erick. I've been using this method for years in the industry. It works for all different body types. I'm glad it works for you.
Any chance you are making more professional tutorials like this? I sincerely couldn't find a better one out there.
I hope to do more soon. Sorry for the delay, but I work full time, and freelance on the side. Difficult to find the time.
Christopher Sartorial of course I understand! Just wanted to let you know that you do great work!
Christopher, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and methods for drafting a sloper. I began sewing 5 years ago because I wanted to make stylish fitted shirts for myself. I tried so many times and burned so many hours trying to follow other instructions for drafting a fitted sloper and it never came out well. I started sewing to sew not to constantly be frustrated drawing on paper for hours. Eventually, I gave up on the sloper and cut up a shirt that fit me relatively well and used those pieces for a pattern. It works but it's not cut for MY body. Your tutorials have made things much easier for me to understand and I'm going to try a sloper again. I would love to see a video of you making a fitted jacket.
I'm glad you like the video. Let me know how it works for you. Darted or princess seam jackets are not much different from drafting a blouse, but a side panel jacket is considerably more complicated, and not something I'd recommend a beginner to attempt. I may eventually get around to demonstrating one.
Wonderful video. I am full figured and I have done a taped bodice and got stuck when cutting darts. I had way more curves than the young woman they demonstrated on. So now I am going to do this. I am hoping i find, sleeve, full bodice, skirt and pants sloper videos on your site. Thank you so very much.
I just want to thank you about sharing your knowledge with us for free. I have recently got a dress form and I wanted to make a bodice sloper I tried my usual method but I didn't work well for the dress form! I tried your method and it worked perfectly the only fitting issue I had was that the shoulder line was sits ro the back. Thank you so much!
You explained the steps so simply and effectively!! And only in a couple 16 minute videos at that. Thank you so much, this is definitely the best tutorial I've seen online so far. This has helped so much for me :)
I'm very glad you like it.
This is the first time I have been successful in creating an accurate bodice sloper. I have tried so many methods and none ever worked as well as this has. Thank you so much!
I'm glad it worked for you.
The simpliest yet equally beautiful sloper I have encountered in years of amateur patternmaking after learning several drafting methods from books and all. Where is this man ??? I need him back please !😢
I can't thank you enough for this Chris, I have been able to draft and sew my own first fitted bodice following your instructions, I'm following your other videos to sew more, thank you.
I'm glad it's working for you.
Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I agree with everyone that is was so easy to understand. Please do a sleeve tutorial for us. Thanks!!!!
The sleeve draft video is up. Please take a look.
Sir, your way of teaching is very simple and can be understood by anyone. Thank you for making love for stitching on own.
this is the best tutorial.You speak calmly and slowly.most tutos done by women sound like chatterboxes whith a million words per second.i can't seem to follow or wrap my head around anything.this is really cool.i subscribed
Thanks for the kind words Flora.
This is the best video I have ever watched on drafting basic bodies.
I'm glad you like it.
Please keep it coming Sir. This is the best of all pattern videos I've watched, and I have watched many. I will like to learn from you Sir.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Not only did you show and explain how to take the measurements, you also explained everything calmly and the additional information helped me to understand it better. Please share some more of your experience with us! Highly appreciated!
Thanks. More coming soon.
At 8:36 when you measure the back armhole, do you also include the dart measurement when you compare front and back armholes ? Thank you for these videos. Easiest to follow I love love love it 😊
I think it’s not including the dart because that gets pinched out when you create the dart!
This is the clearest and easiest bodice sloper I seen so far. Thank you so much. Great tutorial.
Nice to hear. I hope it works for you.
Thanks for this video. Your instructions are very clear and straight to the point. I will do mine today. Love to see a princess cut bodice instructions. Many thanks.
Kind of you. I'm planning to demo a princess seam draft soon.
Reporting my results: I have now done the bodice, skirt and dress slopers and they have worked out just fine. Thanks again.
I'm glad you find the videos useful.
Thank you for your respect for the design industries standards. I have a few questions 😊. 1. The “5” down” from the high pt shoulder line- is this a rule or does it change with models height? 2. Is the amount of ease standard for all sizes or does it change depending on models measurements? So happy to have found your videos ☺️
I’m very petite (4’10) so I definitely couldn’t do the 5 inches down rule because it was nearly to my bust! I decided to put it about halfway
Hi Swanky, I have the same questions. Now I will scroll down to see if there's an answer somewhere.
It should be one fourth of armhole round. It is actually half of shoulder seam centre to upper under arm chest.
I love love you you Christ,🤩🤩I tried it to day and it came out so perfectly. I can’t just hold back the joy in front of my mirror. You are blessed 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much for your well explained tutorial. I have been watching so many videos but you are the only one that has taken your time with added explanation and reasonings. I feel confident now to have a go. I have been sewing most of my life for pleasure but I have never made my own body slower. I will be watching all your tutorials.
I hope is works for you.
Thank you so much Chris! Used your basic fitted bodice pattern along with the sleeve pattern and sewed a fitted top, followed your instructions to a T, it came out excellent!!! Thank you once again! Awesome!
I'm glad it worked for you.
@@christophersartorial7671 The only thing J was confused about is that the back high point to waist measured 1 inch less than the front, what do I do here? Was left a little stumped 🤔
@@maryamsiddiqi3324 The back hight point shoulder to waist length is often shorter than the front. This will result in more fullness in the front armhole that will need to be rotated into the bust dart. The resulting bust dart will be wider as it should be in this case.
Thank you for your great tutorials and since all pattern drafting books are overly complicated I think you should really consider publishing your own book..your fun club is waiting😍
Thanks. Perhaps I'll do that when I retire.
That was simply an excellent tutorial by you for drafting the Front and Back bodice blocks. All this time, I did not know how to draft the neck line. My teachers told me to measure the neck and divide by 5 or just use 3 inches down for the front bodice neckline 1/2" for the back. This was the most simplest method. I am waiting to draft my block according to your simple instructions. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! God Bless you for sharing! i wish I saw this long long ago!
I'm glad you like. I deliberately avoid over complicated formulas. They rarely work. All of us are different, so using a standard neck drop for everyone doesn't work either.
Hi I am so happy to find this tutorial. Thank you. I have drafted my bodice and found that because the front shoulder width is smaller than the back and the shoulder seams are same, the front neck width is smaller than the back neck with. Is this correct? How will the centre front close? Thanks
I tried this method and it’s the best one I’ve come across. Please add more videos like how to create men and children bodice bodice. Thank you
I'm late on your videos but like all these other comments this was the first video out of 100's that I watched that actually gave me the uh huh moments and now I'm able to do it and fix my mistakes on my previous block patterns thank you!!!
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I kinda can’t believe after trying a few methods for a week this one actually worked! I just had to make one adjustment to the shoulders (probably because I didn’t measure accurately) and now it fits like a second skin!! Thank you so much!
I'm glad it worked for you.
Your teachings are so easy to understand....you're truly a blessing Sir....Please add a donate button to your Channel...thanks and God bless
OMG! Thank you! I've seen so many videos, but this is the first one that makes sense! THANK YOU! The only question I have, maybe I missed it during measuring, but why is it exactly 5" - measured from the top, to establish "across front" line. Thank you.
5" from the high point shoulder is a garment industry standard. It can vary an inch up or down based on preference.
Thanks Christopher.
what a humble person you are....❤
The best bodice sloper drafting I have seen so far. I love your explanations. Keep it up!
I appreciate the comment Lilian.
Thank you so much I really love your pattern tutorial well detailed. Even though I’ve watched this several times before I could get it right. I so happy now
Thanks🙏👍👍
I'm glad you've found it useful.
Wow this is the first time I have ever watched a well explained video on drafting basic bodice. Thank you very much Sir. Looking forward to watch more videos from you. Take care.
Thanks Zeny. I hope you find them useful. Take care as well.
I was struggling with a bodice pattern from online, doing it over 4 times. I studied your method and just completed making the fitted bodice and it is almost perfect first time. I may still need to make some tweaks but I am quite pleased. This is what I have been trying to learn to make a sari blouse. A dart less or a princess cut bodice would be great too. Especially doing away with the back armsyce dart.
Thank you and I am a subscriber.
Thanks Rev. I show a dartless blouse draft in another video. Remember that unless you're working in a stretchy knit, a dartless top must be loosely fitted.
Thanks a lot. You not only have the knowledge but also knows how to teach. ❤
this is the best video on basic sloper.very well explained sir. can you please show us how to make a dartless sloper as well or to remove darts from this sloper. thank you so much 🙌
Thanks Kitta. I'll get around to doing a dartless sloper. It is actually more challenging than a darted one.
I agree with you, it's best video on a basic sloper, I would equally love to know how to do a dartless sloper
best tutorial on bodice ever. All from personalised measurements. No hard maths and formula anywhere plus perfect fit❤👍 Thank you!!
Thanks Genie. That's why I did the video, to show that it doesn't have to be confusing, and you don't need any specialized equipment.
Thank you. Been struggling for a year to get a basic bodice to fit me! Managed it in a day thanks so much. Will be doing the skirt and the dress too. Any chance of one for women’s trousers? Thanks again x
Like many others who have made comments I also found your videos fantastic and easy to follow. Thank you for making them!
Thanks. I hope they are helpful.
Very useful and professional video. Your explanations are very clear and your practical tips are useful. I have attempted to follow the instructions in both bodice videos, my results are pretty accurate. and I am about to cut and sew. I will report my results. Thank you very much. So far so good.
Thank you for your clear cut explanation. Looking forward to dartless sloper. Thank you once again.
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Wow! Your tutorial is incredible! I was totally confused before trying to follow a bodice drafting blog post. After hours I tried it on and it was completely wrong! Your video was so clear to follow. I was delighted when I cut it out and it fit perfectly! I'm going to try and make my wedding dress. Thanks to you it might be possible haha!
Wow, a wedding dress. I certainly wish you the best with that.
@@christophersartorial7671 lol, that moment you realise your finance has been using your account to watch and write a message. She's having loads of fun with it anyway at least, thanks for the help.
Very best bodice sloper on youtube. Believe me I have searched high and low. Please post more.
Kind of you Lola. I'm trying to find the time to make more. Hopefully soon.
I so pray you find some more time. No words can express how thankful I am to have found your channel. I'm eagerly waiting on new posts. Seriously God bless you!
This is the best tutorial about basic pattern. I really hope that you make another videos. Can't wait for it
This video is very helpful. I new in sewing i just finish it. It fits me so perfectly. Thanks Christ
I'm glad it worked for you.
By far the best easiest explanation for drafting a basic bodice. I'd love to see dart manipulation to a french dart and also to convert to princess lines.
Check out my Princess Seam video.
Hi , I'd love to see more videos like this one. I've seem them all! Could you do some more? I really like your explanations. Thank you 👍
I am excited to try your method. Thank you for sharing.
This is the simplest method I have seen to date. Cant wait to try it out. Please do a video on bodice contouring. Thanks
I hope it works for you. Contouring is simply using slightly curved seams and darts to more closely fit the body. Modern clothes don't fit as closely as they used to, so contoured seams and darts are seldom used today.
i'm going to be trying this bodice block method. i tried out helen joseph armstrong's, but i've been running around in circles and i've decided to give up on it. hopefully this one makes a sloper that doesn't need a lot of adjustments! thank you for posting your method.
coming back here to say that this method saved my ass and I got a really good sloper out of it (after many revisions and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, literally). thank you so much!!! your videos are priceless.
Christopher, I have a minor correction on your tutorial concerning the side seam dart: From the Bust APEX draw a line to the center of the dart opening(width) on the side seam. Then measure 1 1/4" away from Apex on THIS line to locate the dart POINT. Dart points should be on a line drawn from the apex to the center of the 2 legs at the base of the dart. Also, for the true-ing of the side seam, the dart is folded DOWN (the same way it's folded when sewn).
You are correct Jean. I eyeballed the placement of the shortened dart point, not as precise as you described. I also should have folded the dart down instead of up.
Mr. Sartorial, thank you so very much for your generosity - to teach those who desire to learn. I am a home sewer who wants to start drafting my own patterns. Your tutorial has given me the confidence to grow my skills! Please let me know if you have a video relating how you became a designer. Please share with us the projects you are currenlty working on. Cordially, Jen from Virginia
If you really want to learn pattern drafting, by all means get a couple of pattern making books. My videos can only teach you a fraction of what you need to learn. I am currently freelancing from home, and considering creating my own website. If I do, I'll include a bit about my background. I wish you the best.
U are amazing. God bless you always Mr. Sartorial. U are heavensent
Very kind of you. God's blessings on you as well.
You are a master in your field. A wonderful teacher with clear and concise explanations that show a great didactic approach to the method you have developed. Thank you for everything you gave us. By the way, how is the dog? I love animals. Blessings!
Sir, your instructions are very clear and precise... thank you very much for your generosity.
Thanks for you kind words.
You have made it soooo much easier! Thank you!
You are so amazing. The best one I have watched you have made it so easy and explained it so well. Words can not tell you how much I appreciate this. I love you I love it. Thank you. Please do more. Both parts 1 and 2 are a-maze-ball!!!!!!
Thanks for the kind praise. I expected my videos would get lost for a while among the many others out there. So many are over complicated, or simply not very good. Glad to see they are slowly gaining recognition.
Just tried it, dress is almost ready and it fits very well! THANKS A LOT 😊
Great to hear it. I presented this method because it takes the guesswork out of determining the width of the front bust dart. I get good results from it, but nice to know that you have too.
Thank you very much for this highly instructional video. Can't wait to see the video on how make a sleeve sloper.