{"product_id":"making-the-bodice-block-drafting-with-your-measurements-term-2-2026","title":"Making the Bodice Block: Drafting with your Measurements - August intake","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ Learn to Make a Bodice Block with your Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday AUGUST 8th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e9:30am - 4pm\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list-item__content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Day (approximately 6.5 hours)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list-item__content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-person, hands-on workshop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 92 Leveson Street, North Melbourne\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level: \u003c\/strong\u003e Knowledge of garment construction is helpful but not essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to draft a fitted bodice block using body measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewers wanting better fitting garments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion students learning pattern making\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigners wanting to create their own garment patterns\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone curious about professional pattern drafting methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo advanced pattern making knowledge is required, but some familiarity with sewing and garment construction will be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for one of our most popular one day workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this class you will learn how to draft a fitted bodice block and sleeve using body measurements. A bodice block is the foundation used to develop many garment designs, and understanding how to draft one provides the basis for creating well fitting garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop you will learn the formulas and techniques used by professional pattern makers to draft pattern blocks accurately. By the end of the day you will have created a fitted bodice block and sleeve based on your own measurements or those of a client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn the key steps involved in drafting a fitted bodice block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking Accurate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to take the correct measurements for drafting a fitted bodice block and sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the industry measurements used in professional pattern making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrafting the Bodice Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft a fitted bodice block using guided worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the formulas and drafting techniques used in professional pattern making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrafting the Sleeve Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft a sleeve block to accompany the bodice block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how sleeve drafting relates to the bodice armhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrafting From Your Own Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the drafting method using your own measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a personalised bodice and sleeve block for future garment development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow the day is structured\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will begin by drafting a fitted bodice block and sleeve using industry standard measurements. 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