E-book - Master Bodice Pattern Making & Sewing Techniques
Welcome to DESIGN-EC Pattern making and sewing e-book, this book is crafted for aspiring fashion designers, sewing enthusiasts, and professionals who want to master the technical and creative aspects of bodice construction.
What You will Learn:
- Pattern Drafting Techniques: Create basic bodice blocks and manipulate darts.
- Sewing Mastery: Step-by-step sewing techniques for clean finishes and professional results.
- Creative Exploration: Experiment with design variations to develop your unique style.
Who is this book is for?
- Beginners eager to learn the foundations of garment construction.
- Intermediate sewists looking to refine their bodice-making skills.
- Fashion students and professionals seeking technical precision and creative flair.
Why choose this book?
Our bodice design e-book blends technical expertise with creative exploration, ensuring you gain both confidence and skill in your craft.
Index:
- Drafting a back basic bodice block
- Drafting a front basic bodice block
- Removing darts from the basic block
- How to sew a front and back bodice together
- How to add seam allowance using a ruler
- How to under stitch a facing
- How to customise measurements for clients
- Pattern making of the round neckline with facing
- Applying Facing to a Round Neckline
- Drafting a square neckline with a facing
- Attaching a facing to a square neckline
- How to sew darts
- How to transfer darts onto fabric
- How to remove shoulder darts – pattern making
- Moving shoulder darts to the underarm – pattern making
- Moving shoulder darts to the underarm – sewing
- Two diagonal darts – pattern making
- Two diagonal darts – sewing
- How to move darts using pivot method
- Vertical panel lines – pattern making
- Vertical panel lines – sewing
- How to create gathers along the neckline – pattern making
- How to create gathers along the neckline – sewing
- Designing a crossover with facing – pattern making
- Designing a crossover with facing – sewing
- Shift dress – pattern making
- How to apply suppression
If you wish to take the next step:
Our online course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to bring your designs to life. By enrolling, you will be able to start designing with precision and creativity. Click on our website www.design-ec.co.za for information on our courses we offer.
Happy designing future fashion designers!
