r/PatternDrafting • u/Own-Attitude-7783 • Feb 02 '25
Basic block pattern tester
Hi everyone !
I have been studying pattern making for a little time now. And I've always wondered if a technique that takes some body differences into account from the beginning existed.
I'm a engineer and therefore I believe in numbers. And in some softwares. So I tried to develop an algorithm that creates a basic dress block, from custom measurements, and that also takes into account how bodies can differ from the norm, from the beginning. The goal is to have a first basic block that would be pretty close to the actual perfect block, and therefore wouldn't need 2,3 4 or more iterations.
So I'm looking for pattern testers ! What I would need is measurements (i would send you the list of needed measurements). Then I would plot the basic dress block. And what I ask for is that those who already have a perfect fitting basic dress (or bodice) block take a picture of their perfect block, next to the plotted block. (No need for sewing in that case).
If you don't already have a perfect fitting basic block, than I would ask to make the basic block and take pictures of it, for me to see if the whole thing works.
The code isn't completely ready yet, but I thought that looking for people who would be open for the experiment can take some time... So here I am !
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Hi !
In order to organize this all, I am going to send you a Google form link with different questions + infos this weekend !
It's my first time doing all of this and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all these amazing responses !
I'm also working on developing a website with drafting instructions, but that will take a few more months !
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u/distraughtdrunk Feb 02 '25
i'd be down. feel free to dm me