Sewing Video Index
My Early Tutorials on Flat Pattern Drafting
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Drafting Patterns to Your Own Measurements
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Pattern Drafting Variables
The Back Bodice
Find O: Measuring down from Top Line to mark O - 1", for over 38" bust 1½".
Find Bust Line: Measuring down from O for Bust Line: 8½" for Bust 36/38". Add or subtract ¼" for every 2" larger or smaller.
Find Neck Width: 2½" + ⅛" for Bust 36. Add or subtract ⅛" for each size larger or smaller.
Back Bust Line - Add 2" to Half Back Width for average sizes. A little less for smaller sizes. For larger sizes add up to 2¾".
Back Hip Point - For larger sizes make HP ½" or so less than ¼ hip measurement for CB.
The Front Bodice
Find the Shoulder Line: Measure down from O 1¾", for Bust 42" and over 1½".
Find the Base of Neckline: Measure down from O 3". This can be increased to 3¼" - 3½" for larger sizes.
Find the Shoulder Dart Width: For Bust 36" the dart width along the Shoulder is 3". Add or subtract ¼" for sizes larger or smaller.
Front Hip Line - For larger sizes make HP more than ¼ hip + 1½" to 2" from CF. Look for balance in the side seam between the back and front at Hip Level.
Find the True Waist: For larger sizes drop the Centre Front Waist Point up to 1" an up to ½" at the side seam.
Taking your Measurements
This video explains in detail how to take all the measurements needed to draft a basic bodice. It is also an introduction to the Members Pattern Drafting Course.
Positioning the Sleeve
Once you have drafted your own bodice block, how do you find the correct position and fit of the sleeve block? This video show will show you.
Dart Manipulation
Another important drafting skill. Download my Free Example Block and practice these methods - Register for the Free Patterns.
Drafting an A-Line Skirt Pattern
A draft using the Pencil Skirt Pattern. It is all about manipulatling the darts.
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Sewing Video Index
Start to Finish Sew Alongs
- SEWING SELVEDGE JEANS and SLIM CUT JEANS
- SEWING THE RAGLAN SLEEVE JACKET
- SEWING THE SUMMER COAT
- SEWING THE BOXY JACKET
- SEWING THE WINTER PARTY DRESS
- SEWING EVERY DAY SKIRT
- SEWING THE RAGLAN SLEEVE SHIRT DRESS
- SEWING THE PRINCESS LINE PANEL DRESS
- SEWING THE ROLL COLLAR COAT - A SEW ALONG
- SEWING A CLASSIC SILK SHIRT
- SEWING THE PLEAT FRONTED TROUSERS
- SEWING THE PANEL COAT DRESS
- SEWING THE PENCIL SKIRT - FULLY LINED PLUS BACK VENT
- SEWING SWIMWEAR
- SEWING THE SLEEVELESS TOP
- SEWING A DRESS 1
- SEWING A DRESS 2 - ADDING A LINING
How To - Essential Sewing Techniques
- HOW TO SEW TOP STITCHING
- HOW TO SEW IN SHOULDER PADS
- HOW TO INSERT ZIPS
- HOW TO SEW A TAILORED SKIRT VENT
- HOW TO SEW JERSEY
- HOW TO KNIT - KNITTING BASICS
- HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHES
- HOW TO DRAFT A FLAT PATTERN
- HOW TO SEW EDGES ON SHEERS
- HOW TO SEW THE SHIRT SLEEVE PLACKET
- HOW TO SEW T-SHIRTS, DRESSES, SWEATSHIRTS
- HOW TO SEW - FOR BEGINNERS
- HOW TO SEW WELT POCKETS
- HOW TO SEW HEMS
- ANGELA KANE FEATURE TOUR
