Pleated bodice pattern

I’m sure some of you were wondering if I was every going to get to this point on Shell’s dress. Yes! It’s here! It’s done! After an afternoon in Mrs C’s sewing room and another in mine all the ruching on has been draped on Shell’s bodice, and here is how I did it. First I sewed on the blue silk taffeta bindings from the back, but didn’t sew them down in front. Then I basted on my first draping panel, and stood back to admire how beautifully it draped: Then I told Shell that she wasn’t going…

Leonie Rose

Learn how to draft fitted bodice patterns with princess seams. Examples both with and without cups. Also a section about inserting boning.

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After the successful drafting and completion of my 50's inspired red tropical sundress , I was really inspired to continue drafting more designs through the use of the flat pattern. Today, I am sharing how to draft a pleated bust bodice using a basic sloper with the flat pattern method! This pleat

A tutorial showing how to simply draft a bodice pattern piece, with plenty of pictures and tips to help you along the way!