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Drafting a Bodice Block/Sloper in Adobe Illustrator

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Suitable for beginner learners. This course serves as an entry point into Crafts & DIY, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.

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1 hours 48 minutes
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Beginner
Self-Paced Online
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English
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What You’ll Learn

  • Do you want to learn to draft sewing patterns using Adobe Illustrator?.
  • Have you ever wanted to draft your digital sewing like the indie designers? Learn how to measure your body and draft a bodice block using Adobe Illustrator..
  • A block or sloper is a base pattern that can be used to create any number of styles and designs..
  • Who can take this class?.
  • Anyone with basic sewing garment experience. Having used a commercial pattern before is helpful. You do not need any prior experience with Adobe Illustrator or with flat pattern drafting - that is what I will be teaching you!.
  • What do you need to take this course?.
  • You need your own copy of Adobe Illustrator CC. I will be using the latest version, so if you have an older copy it will work, but there could be differences from the copy I use in class..
  • About the Course.
  • This course is a take at your own pace course that get you into the world of digital pattern drafting. The course includes practice files, cheat sheets for Adobe Illustrator, and hours of video lessons..
  • This course does not require you know how to use Adobe Illustrator, but you must provide your own license as this is not included in the course..
  • You will learn:.
  • The basics of Adobe Illustrator.
  • What a bodice block is and why you want to have one in your measurements.
  • How to take the correct measurements you need for the bodice block draft.
  • How to draft the bodice block using Adobe Illustrator.
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Introduction

Front Upper Body Measurements

Back Upper Body Measurements

Setting Up the Bodice Front Draft

Draft the Shoulders/Neck of Front

Finish Drafting the Front Bodice

Cleaning Up the Front Bodice

Start Drafting the Back Bodice

Complete the Back Bodice Draft

Trueing the Bodice

Adding & Removing Seam Allowances

Pattern Grading (Just some basics)

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