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Create a Master Bodice Pattern

with Sarah Veblen

Total Length: 5h 17m 53s

Product Number: THR63065269

Access includes complete video series plus all class materials.

Instructor

No matter what your sewing skill level, you will be inspired by sewing instructor Sarah Veblen as she solves common fitting problems in the bust, shoulder, neckline and arm areas.

Follow Sarah’s techniques to build your confidence and create a pattern that fits and flatters

▪ Discover how to fit a basic bodice and sleeve pattern.

▪ Learn about measuring your body

▪ See how to prepare the pattern and test garment

▪ Understand the grid system for fitting

▪ Master fitting the bust, shoulders, back and arms

▪ Learn the secrets of working with darts and princess seams

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Create a Master Bodice Pattern

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2:18

Chapter 1 - The Master Pattern Concept

What is a master pattern?

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1:22

The grid-based approach to fitting

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6:12

Chapter 2 - Measure the Body and Select a Pattern

Our models

0:34

Take measurements

2:59

Select a pattern size

6:59

Chapter 3 - Prep the Patterns and Fabric

Establish the grid

15:10

Choose fabric for the muslin

2:43

Chapter 4 - Mark and Sew the Muslin

Cut and mark the muslin

10:53

Assemble the muslin

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3:56

Chapter 5 - Darted Bodice: The First Fitting

Getting started

4:44

Level the HBL and assess the dart

12:24

Personalize the armhole

12:10

Chapter 6 - Transfer Changes to the Pattern

Mark changes on the muslin

5:39

Transfer changes to the pattern

5:46

Pattern work for the side bust dart and back close wedge

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9:21

Pattern work for the shoulder and armhole

12:36

Pattern work to fill in the neckline

4:41

True the side seams

4:38

Double-check the muslin against the pattern

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1:45

Chapter 7 - The Darted Bodice: The Second Fitting

Check the armhole and bust circumferences

5:24

Check the HBLs, adjust the bust darts, and add waist darts

7:31

Fine-tune the neckline and armholes

4:21

Shape the back and establish waist-fitting darts

5:41

Test a sleeve

4:17

Update the back pattern

7:49

Update the side bust dart

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4:57

Update the sleeve pattern

3:37

Chapter 8 - Fine-tune the Fit

Assess the shoulder and neckline fit

4:10

Fit the sleeve

8:19

Drape parallel bust darts

4:22

Finalize the pattern

7:58

Pattern work for the a two-piece sleeve

12:56

Chapter 9 - The Princess-Seam Bodice: The First Fitting

Getting started

6:56

Level the HBL

4:45

Shape the princess seam

8:23

Fit the back and side seams

3:23

Personalize the armhole

3:16

Chapter 10 - Transfer Changes to the Pattern

Overview of pattern changes

8:48

Adjust the front princess seam

5:47

Adjust the side-front pattern

12:47

Chapter 11 - The Princess-Seam Bodice: The Second Fitting

Improve the waist and shoulder-seam fit

10:32

Fit the sleeve

9:40

Overview of the pattern updates

6:15

Refine the sleeve

8:59

Chapter 12 - Fine-Tune the Fit

The final muslins

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5:10

The master pattern: Make an accurate copy

12:28

Conclusion

Just the first step

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1:59