Sloper pattern

Learn to draft a basic sleeve pattern based on your body and bodice measurements. No math is needed, a custom drafting tutorial is included.

Hi Clouds, today im sharing with you a basic bodice sloper ive been working on, to make a set that is easier to make and equally effective than the complicated ones. The most important thing when tracing any garment pattern is to take the measurements correctly. so here you have some pictures that will help you. And remember we have this video about how to take measurements of others and also your own measurements. And here you have the video class to trace your basic body sloper, and some…

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(The second set, which was kind of ok but needed some refinement in the shoulder seam and the side seam.)I wish someone told me, I wish I realized sooner. Drafting a sloper is easy.&nbs…

Learn how to create a back bodice sloper with Project Runway alum, Helen Castillo!

I made quarter scale versions of a few of the half scale sloper/basic block patterns I developed to fit my paper and stuffed half scale dress forms. I’m putting the quarter scale patterns out…

Alright, after the last few posts you now have got a basic 2 dart bodice block pattern (you do right?). So what can we do with that? We can use the bodice block as is, with one dart at the waist and one to the side, it works great and I myself use this basic bodice style for nearly all of my dresses. Often I use this 2 dart bodice pattern but modified to have a kimono style sleeve instead of a set in one, which is a modification I explain here. The different fabrics, necklines, sleeve…

When I first started sewing for others I had to find a way to make patterns that was quick and easy. At the time I had no training in pattern making and it was difficult to find measurement charts and information even when I learned to draft a basic sloper. (Sloper = body draft used as the basis…