2- Day Patternmaking: Torso Body Block Drafting

Workshop Title: Patternmaking: Torso Body Block Drafting👗✂️

Workshop Overview

A foundational workshop designed for aspiring fashion designers, sewing enthusiasts, and anyone interested in garment construction. This hands-on session will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to create a basic body block, which serves as the foundation for all garment patterns.

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the importance and uses of a body block in pattern making.

- Learn how to take accurate body measurements.

- Draft a basic torso body block pattern from scratch.

- Gain insights into modifying the body block for different designs and fits.

Who Should Attend:

- Beginners in fashion & costume design and sewing, anyone willing to face the unknown!

- Home sewers looking to improve their pattern making skills.

- Students and professionals in the fashion or costume industry seeking to strengthen their technical foundation.

Workshop Outline

Duration: 2 days | 3 hours each (Total: 6 hours)

Day 1

1. Welcome & Overview (10 min) 🗣️

- Introductions & community building

- Workshop agenda breakdown

2. Introduction to Pattern Making & Body Block (20 min) ✨

- Basics of pattern making

- Importance of the body block

- Examples of garments using a body block

3. Taking Accurate Measurements (30 min) 📏

- Essential tools for measuring

- Key body measurements for drafting

- Hands-on measurement practice

4. Drafting the Basic Body Block (80 min) 📝

- Materials & tools for drafting

- Step-by-step drafting of front & back body blocks

- Ensuring accuracy & precision

5. Q&A + Wrap-Up (20 min) ❓*

- Recap key concepts & troubleshoot questions

- Prep for Day 2

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Day 2

6. Fitting & Adjustments (60 min) 🤔

- Creating a muslin/toile from the drafted body block

- Fitting on a dress form or model

- Identifying & correcting common fit issues

7. Customizing the Body Block (40 min) ✂

- Basic pattern manipulation techniques

- Adjustments for different body shapes & design variations

- Adding darts, seams, & ease

8. Hands-On Practice & Refinement (40 min) 👐

- Individual drafting & fitting practice

- Instructor feedback & troubleshooting

9. **Final Q&A & Wrap-Up (20 min) 🎉

- Review & next steps in pattern making

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