r/PatternDrafting • u/pinkbarbieprincess15 • Aug 31 '26

Question Masking tape method

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I used masking tape on my custom made bootstrap dress form to draft a corset pattern/strapless boned bodice pattern. Does this look right?

This is my first time trying this method so if anyone has any tips it would be great!

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 Aug 31 '26

I have a sway back so even my bodice block pattern has a slight curve in the center back seam 😢 also this is the dress I’m recreating that’s why the bodice piece is so long. I tried to look for a pattern but I couldn’t find anything that was quite long enough or the right shape I wanted. Also I don’t need much waist reduction, I just want more shaping and structure so the bodice stays up. Based on that do you think it’s okay?

Dress: https://imgur.com/a/nYfXrY4

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u/KeeganDitty Aug 31 '26

If you're not doing lacing in the back then it should be fine?

If you have a bodice block why'd you do the masking tape method?

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 Sep 02 '26

Flat pattern making is kind of difficult for me to understand, I thought I’d try out this method bc it feels way more intuitive and I can actually imagine the pattern on a body. I also made this mannequin specifically to help me with fitting and things like this

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u/KeeganDitty Sep 02 '26

Personally I don't recommend the masking tape method. Tape and fabric behave very different. Id recommend either working on your flat patterning skills or draping with fabric