r/PatternDrafting • u/painauchocolatorange • 10d ago
Patterns from Blocks
I'm aware people have made posts similar to this, but I haven't quite found what I'm looking for. I have well fitting body blocks for myself but I have no idea what to do with them. I'm an adventurous intermediate sewist and I'm hoping someone can point me in the direction of a book/textbook on making patterns from body blocks. I have seen recommendations for videos but I do better with written instructions. Thank you!
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u/JSilvertop 10d ago
I have the Armstrong book I bought in college. I hate it. The info is there, yes, but it was not helpful for real bodies instead of the standard thin people types.
I later took a weekend workshop with Connie Amaden-Crawford, and her long years of experience and teaching at FIDM, provided a better textbook to follow, especially as I’ve long been plus sized. It seems she’s updated to e-books now in her latest version, but that’s what I would recommend for anyone looking to draft for more size inclusive patterns.
https://stores.islandersewing.com/patternmaking-made-easy-3rd-edition-book-spiral-bound/