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: 6 hours

1. **Social Mingling (10 minutes) 🗣️**

- Welcome and introductions

- Brief overview of the workshop agenda

2. **Introduction to Pattern Making and the Body Block (20 minutes) ✨**

- Overview of pattern making

- Importance of a body block

- Examples of garments created from a body block

3. **Taking Accurate Measurements (30 minutes) 📏**

- Tools needed for measurement

- Key body measurements for drafting a body block

- Demonstration and practice session on taking measurements

4. **Drafting the Basic Body Block (80 minutes) 📝**

- Materials and tools for drafting

- Step-by-step instructions on drafting the front and back body blocks

- Tips for accuracy and precision

5. **Fitting and Adjustments (30 minutes) 🤔**

- Creating a muslin/toile from the drafted body block

- Fitting the muslin/toile on a dress form or model

- Identifying and correcting common fit issues

6. **Customizing the Body Block (30 minutes) ✂️**

- Introduction to pattern manipulation techniques

- Basic adjustments for different body shapes and design variations

- How to add design elements like darts, seams, and ease

7. **Q&A and Troubleshooting (20 minutes) ❓**

- Open floor for questions and troubleshooting common challenges

- Personalized advice and tips

8. **Hands-On Practice (40 minutes) 👐**

- Individual drafting and fitting practice

- Instructor feedback and support

workshop and take the first step towards mastering the art of pattern making! 👗✂️

Host or Publisher Abdiel Creates