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Drafting a Victorian Era Bodice Pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Plus-sized, Women, Tall, Petite

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

basic sewing skills
how to read a tape measure and ruler

Pattern Description:

This is not an actual pattern- it is a set of detailed instructions on how to draft your very own period bodice pattern. No more trying to figure out how to adjust a pattern or cut between 3 size lines. This set of instructions (a book really of 50 pages) will give you what you need to create your own bodice pattern for the late bustle era. The lines of this pattern are correct for the late 1870's through the 1890's. How to draft several styles of sleeves and sewing and historical notes are also included.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

YOU draft Custom size to your measurements

Materials:

newsprint paper or kraft paper rolls
tailor's square (carpenter's square will do)
pencils
muslin
tape measure
yardstick
drafting curve (optional but handy)

You Will Also Need:

straight pins
fabric markers or chalk