Here is a list to the Videos in this series (Variations on a Silhouette) Only 4 videos so far: (1) Contouring This video (2) Empire Bodice ruclips.net/video/VVJVrFnIssY/видео.html (3) A-line Skirt ruclips.net/video/-YDSVIIV1kU/видео.html (4) 6 Panel Skirt ruclips.net/video/VRE-GxzktfY/видео.html
Thank you thank you thank you!! Been taking drafting course and was going nuts why I have gaping neckline even though the bodice fitted me well. Peoblem solved!
@@Dresspatternmaking You're very welcome. I've been working on making blocks using your videos but I ran out of supplies. I will finish the pants block next. Thank you again *SO MUCH* for the fantastic tutorials. I love all the math involved.
Thank you, I have only found your website and here tonight, and already learnt so much, I know I will forget, but excited to learn more details, and makes some stuff others have said make sense. I love you teaching the why, because that's how my brain works, when I want to know something.
Hi Maria, please consider doing a video on the different types of collars. Especially the shirt and coat collars. I enjoy your patternmaking instructions because they make sense and not just a set of calculations and assumptions.
Hello Hira(?) I have been focusing on built up necklines and collars recently, but it will probably be a while before I get to writing instructions for them. There is so much that I could do but I am limited in my time given the amount of work it takes for me to create a video. I have decided that I am going to focus on Pattern Videos for the first half of this year (patterns from beginning to end). First I will be doing dress patterns, each with different skirts and/or sleeves, etc. The last couple will include (a) a built-up neckline (my Willow Dress), and (b) a dress with a collar (convertible/camp collar). After that I want to do a couple of jacket patterns - one with a tailor collar, and then a shirt pattern. So.... at this point it's not likely that I will do a video just on collars, it will be along the lines of doing one collar in a pattern where I have used it. But collars are what I've been working on lately. I've done quite a bit of testing to figure out why I'm having the issues that I'm having. I have learned a lot and will eventually pass on that information. (In the past I avoided high close necklines with collars (compared to, say, a tailor collar which sits away from the neck) because I just couldn't figure out why they always seemed to feel too tight. I always ended up lowering the front neckline and/or opening up the whole neckline. That created other problems and I also didn't end up with a high close neckline. I have finally found out that a bottle-neck adjustment fixed the problem......)
So ture, finding comfort and a good fit is so rare but I'm glad that I found your channel. I feel like your videos have answers to my questions that books don't answer. Looking forward to your upcoming series. Sending love and best wishes ❤
Wow thank you, I'd never heard of contour darts until yesterday and was feeling really frustated with gaping necklines on an otherwise well fitting block. What a great resource your videos are. I've just bought your bodice pdf.
I learned about Contouring through my studies at TAFE, but the beginning I just kept using the Standard amounts for myself and could not understand why I still kept getting such a lot of gaping. It wasn't until I got the body cast made of myself that realized that I needed a lot more contouring and could finally make dresses and tops with lowered necklines and cutaway armholes that fit perfectly!
You're the best 💗 I'm always looking forward to seeing more videos from you addressing problems that are usually ignored in classes , assuming everyone has a standard figure. My best wishes to you.
Hello Hira, thank you for your kind words. I've just finished my next video (very late, but I'm really hoping to get them out on a regular basis after this one). I just have to watch it through once more to check for mistakes before I upload it to RUclips. But it is extremely (!!!) stormy here tonight where I live. I'm half expecting a blackout (that would be my luck!). If the power goes out then the video won't be uploaded until tomorrow.
Hi, this video is great, thanks - explains so much. I love your clarity. But now I'm confused about how much a measuring tape should follow the body's contours when taking measurements. I don't recall the measurement video really specifying eg if the tape should contour inwards below the bust when taking the vertical and slope measurements - but won't a fitted bodice be too short if it doesn't allow for the bend between apex and waist?
Here is a list to the Videos in this series (Variations on a Silhouette) Only 4 videos so far: Contouring ruclips.net/video/IEsOqbW7ouM/видео.html Empire Bodice ruclips.net/video/VVJVrFnIssY/видео.html A-line Skirt ruclips.net/video/-YDSVIIV1kU/видео.html 6 Panel Skirt ruclips.net/video/VRE-GxzktfY/видео.html
Question: What do I do if my bust mound circle goes off of my pattern block at the center front? I have a large bust-waist difference, and it's been impossible to draft anything with triangles or cups in the bodice, like a halter-style dress, for example.
Hi Maria, This lesson on Contouring is very helpful. Is this lesson on the same path for making an actual Bra Cup? I would love to make a full support bra that won't ride up my back when I bend over. Thanks Maria!
Hello Momzilla, the general theory applies, but you there would be more work/contouring (amounts) over the breasts to get the correct shape - and this is referring to the coutouring around the top of the bra. The shaping from the Underbust to the Upperbust is another thing entirely. Drafting bras is entirely a different animal. I did a lot of research into drafting bras - there were (not sure if they are still there) quite a few free articles on drafting bras on the website Foundations Revealed. I would suggest you would need to do some reading first. (I will eventually get to drafting bras, just don't have the time, but I really would like to do a video about why getting bras that fit properly can be so hard for some people, and it's the same difficulty as for the Bodice Block - the Upper Bust is 'assumed').
@@Dresspatternmaking Assumptions in every brand. That sucks when someone has small shoulders. I've watched how you draft the Empire Waist already. I'll take a deeper dive at your Website under Foundations and look for those Articles. Thanks Marie Enjoy the upcoming Weekend!
@@momzilla9491 - Hello again, some misunderstanding... The articles on bras that I'm talking about is on a website called Foundations Revealed (founder Cathy Hay) that used to focus on drafting corsets and bras. They used to have a number of free articles on drafting bras, but I don't know that they do anymore. You could check it out and see.
I’d love to draft the skirt portion of the dress you’re wearing at 8:40, the one with the mega flounce but I can’t find info on it in your skirt videos. Can you let me know more details about it?
Hi there, sorry but I haven't posted any new content for about a year now. I was going to cover that dress in the final 'Variations' video. I am, just this week, starting on my next video (the first dress pattern), but I won't be getting to that skirt/dress for a few months yet....
When measuring on your body, then yes, you use a tape measure from the Bust Apex (basically the nipple), following the curve to where the breast tissue meets the chest wall. (This measurement can change depending on the bra you have on).
The contouring that relates to the front is essential for avoiding gaping in the neckline. Contouring as it relates to the back is limited to reducing ease to get a CLOSE fit. What you do with the Bodice Back depends on the pattern you are drafting and your preference. The 'standard contouring' amounts I show are for reference. If you want an Empire Line pattern, then you would cut off the bottom portion (making sure that the side seams match the front). If you want a closer fit in the back, you would use the bigger and higher dart that is shown in the directions. However, you don't have to use what is shown. The back pattern will have to match the front at the side seams and the shoulder, but what you do otherwise if up to you. I show the 'Standard Contouring' amounts and standard contouring shape for the Bodice Back for reference only. (I.e. marking the Empire Line and increasing the dart width and height for a close fit). However, you do not need to use them if they aren't relevant to the pattern you are drafting.
Here is a list to the Videos in this series (Variations on a Silhouette) Only 4 videos so far:
(1) Contouring
This video
(2) Empire Bodice
ruclips.net/video/VVJVrFnIssY/видео.html
(3) A-line Skirt
ruclips.net/video/-YDSVIIV1kU/видео.html
(4) 6 Panel Skirt
ruclips.net/video/VRE-GxzktfY/видео.html
Thank you thank you thank you!!
Been taking drafting course and was going nuts why I have gaping neckline even though the bodice fitted me well. Peoblem solved!
THANK YOU, I've never understood how to do the neckline contours. You're really good at teaching this.
Thanks Amelia.
@@Dresspatternmaking You're very welcome. I've been working on making blocks using your videos but I ran out of supplies. I will finish the pants block next. Thank you again *SO MUCH* for the fantastic tutorials. I love all the math involved.
Beautifully explained❤
Thank you teacher for this valuable video tutorial. Hope to see more video tutorials. 🌸🌸🌸🌺🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
I have never subscribed so fast... Brilliant.
Thank you, I have only found your website and here tonight, and already learnt so much, I know I will forget, but excited to learn more details, and makes some stuff others have said make sense. I love you teaching the why, because that's how my brain works, when I want to know something.
Welcome!
Your explanation is the best I have found, thank you for this💐
You're very welcome!
Hi Maria, please consider doing a video on the different types of collars. Especially the shirt and coat collars. I enjoy your patternmaking instructions because they make sense and not just a set of calculations and assumptions.
Hello Hira(?)
I have been focusing on built up necklines and collars recently, but it will probably be a while before I get to writing instructions for them. There is so much that I could do but I am limited in my time given the amount of work it takes for me to create a video. I have decided that I am going to focus on Pattern Videos for the first half of this year (patterns from beginning to end). First I will be doing dress patterns, each with different skirts and/or sleeves, etc. The last couple will include (a) a built-up neckline (my Willow Dress), and (b) a dress with a collar (convertible/camp collar). After that I want to do a couple of jacket patterns - one with a tailor collar, and then a shirt pattern.
So.... at this point it's not likely that I will do a video just on collars, it will be along the lines of doing one collar in a pattern where I have used it.
But collars are what I've been working on lately. I've done quite a bit of testing to figure out why I'm having the issues that I'm having. I have learned a lot and will eventually pass on that information. (In the past I avoided high close necklines with collars (compared to, say, a tailor collar which sits away from the neck) because I just couldn't figure out why they always seemed to feel too tight. I always ended up lowering the front neckline and/or opening up the whole neckline. That created other problems and I also didn't end up with a high close neckline. I have finally found out that a bottle-neck adjustment fixed the problem......)
So ture, finding comfort and a good fit is so rare but I'm glad that I found your channel. I feel like your videos have answers to my questions that books don't answer. Looking forward to your upcoming series. Sending love and best wishes ❤
Wow thank you, I'd never heard of contour darts until yesterday and was feeling really frustated with gaping necklines on an otherwise well fitting block. What a great resource your videos are. I've just bought your bodice pdf.
I learned about Contouring through my studies at TAFE, but the beginning I just kept using the Standard amounts for myself and could not understand why I still kept getting such a lot of gaping. It wasn't until I got the body cast made of myself that realized that I needed a lot more contouring and could finally make dresses and tops with lowered necklines and cutaway armholes that fit perfectly!
You are a great teacher.
Glad you think so!
This is the master class of contouring 👏
Thank you.
Love your effective teachering i learnt so much in a few hours amazing learning ..thank you for being so professional ...
You're the best 💗 I'm always looking forward to seeing more videos from you addressing problems that are usually ignored in classes , assuming everyone has a standard figure. My best wishes to you.
Hello Hira, thank you for your kind words. I've just finished my next video (very late, but I'm really hoping to get them out on a regular basis after this one). I just have to watch it through once more to check for mistakes before I upload it to RUclips. But it is extremely (!!!) stormy here tonight where I live. I'm half expecting a blackout (that would be my luck!). If the power goes out then the video won't be uploaded until tomorrow.
I'm so grateful that you share your knowledge with us ♡ Thank-you so so much
Thank you Rae for taking the time to show your appreciation.
Hi, this video is great, thanks - explains so much. I love your clarity. But now I'm confused about how much a measuring tape should follow the body's contours when taking measurements. I don't recall the measurement video really specifying eg if the tape should contour inwards below the bust when taking the vertical and slope measurements - but won't a fitted bodice be too short if it doesn't allow for the bend between apex and waist?
This is exactly what I needed! Currently working on my bodice moulage !
What is a moulage, I know she mentioned it, but I haven't heard the term before
Mam pls also make a video on one shoulder counturing
tks
Here is a list to the Videos in this series (Variations on a Silhouette) Only 4 videos so far:
Contouring
ruclips.net/video/IEsOqbW7ouM/видео.html
Empire Bodice
ruclips.net/video/VVJVrFnIssY/видео.html
A-line Skirt
ruclips.net/video/-YDSVIIV1kU/видео.html
6 Panel Skirt
ruclips.net/video/VRE-GxzktfY/видео.html
Thanks
Welcome
Hello, is there a base pattern for the wedding dress and why do we use the prince on the shoulder, thank you.
Question: What do I do if my bust mound circle goes off of my pattern block at the center front? I have a large bust-waist difference, and it's been impossible to draft anything with triangles or cups in the bodice, like a halter-style dress, for example.
Hi Maria, This lesson on Contouring is very helpful. Is this lesson on the same path for making an actual Bra Cup?
I would love to make a full support bra that won't ride up my back when I bend over.
Thanks Maria!
Hello Momzilla, the general theory applies, but you there would be more work/contouring (amounts) over the breasts to get the correct shape - and this is referring to the coutouring around the top of the bra. The shaping from the Underbust to the Upperbust is another thing entirely. Drafting bras is entirely a different animal. I did a lot of research into drafting bras - there were (not sure if they are still there) quite a few free articles on drafting bras on the website Foundations Revealed. I would suggest you would need to do some reading first. (I will eventually get to drafting bras, just don't have the time, but I really would like to do a video about why getting bras that fit properly can be so hard for some people, and it's the same difficulty as for the Bodice Block - the Upper Bust is 'assumed').
@@Dresspatternmaking Assumptions in every brand. That sucks when someone has small shoulders.
I've watched how you draft the Empire Waist already. I'll take a deeper dive at your Website under Foundations and look for those Articles.
Thanks Marie Enjoy the upcoming Weekend!
@@momzilla9491 - Hello again, some misunderstanding... The articles on bras that I'm talking about is on a website called Foundations Revealed (founder Cathy Hay) that used to focus on drafting corsets and bras. They used to have a number of free articles on drafting bras, but I don't know that they do anymore. You could check it out and see.
I’d love to draft the skirt portion of the dress you’re wearing at 8:40, the one with the mega flounce but I can’t find info on it in your skirt videos. Can you let me know more details about it?
Hi there, sorry but I haven't posted any new content for about a year now. I was going to cover that dress in the final 'Variations' video. I am, just this week, starting on my next video (the first dress pattern), but I won't be getting to that skirt/dress for a few months yet....
How to do contouring of back bodice for deepest neckline?
Confirming, when measuring the bust radius, this follows the tissue (use a flexible/fabric tape) and not a straight measurement (use a rigid ruler)?
When measuring on your body, then yes, you use a tape measure from the Bust Apex (basically the nipple), following the curve to where the breast tissue meets the chest wall. (This measurement can change depending on the bra you have on).
What do you do with the back? What do you cut out and what do you do with the dart?
The contouring that relates to the front is essential for avoiding gaping in the neckline. Contouring as it relates to the back is limited to reducing ease to get a CLOSE fit.
What you do with the Bodice Back depends on the pattern you are drafting and your preference. The 'standard contouring' amounts I show are for reference. If you want an Empire Line pattern, then you would cut off the bottom portion (making sure that the side seams match the front). If you want a closer fit in the back, you would use the bigger and higher dart that is shown in the directions. However, you don't have to use what is shown.
The back pattern will have to match the front at the side seams and the shoulder, but what you do otherwise if up to you. I show the 'Standard Contouring' amounts and standard contouring shape for the Bodice Back for reference only. (I.e. marking the Empire Line and increasing the dart width and height for a close fit). However, you do not need to use them if they aren't relevant to the pattern you are drafting.
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The translation said you wanted more? I haven't had time this last year but hope to start posting again soon.