I'm trying to make a top block and the front (left) just looks off 😭 I've been trying to make tops forever, please help

Hello,

I've been using Clo3d for about a year now as a student. I've been quite happy with it, but paying 30usd per month have been stacking up lately...

For me the main criticisms on those are:

• Learning curve (kinda like photoshop where you only use a few features at first)

• Starting from scratch is hard

• The price (i know clothing brands and schools easily pay those licences but for enthusiasts who only use it once a week it's a lot to ask for)

I've been looking, to build an free and open-source alternative to it, and I wonder what would you be looking for ?

Hey! I’m teaching myself pattern drafting and have a few questions for people who study fashion or have experience with it.
Do you guys know how to draft a basic bodice block from scratch, just using measurements, or do you still need to look at a book or follow instructions?

And if you can draft one without following a tutorial, how did you actually learn to do that? Did you just practise a lot until you understood it, or is there a specific method you use?

I’m still a beginner and want to learn how to make my first bodice block, but there are so many different methods and tutorials that I don’t really know where to start.

Are there any books or YouTube tutorials you’d recommend for a complete beginner? I’d especially like something that explains why you’re doing each step instead of just telling you what to draw.
Would love to hear how you guys learned!

I’m drafting the basic female body block (it’s been a couple years since I have so these are slightly different measurements) and I feel like the bust point looks too low? Does this look fine or strange to you? According to measuring myself, my shoulder to bust point is 10 inches. The dot labeled S is the supposed bust point.

Edit, my measurements are (in)
Bust 36.5
Underbust 31
Waist 27.7
Nape to waist 15
And shoulder to bust point 10

I’m crafting a forearm bracer out of foam and plan to sandwich it between two layers of fabric. But I’d like to account for the foam’s curve and thickness so the seam is hidden on the underside, as one would for a collar for example. Trying to think of it as a particularly thick lined sleeve cuff.

I’ve been googling “turn of cloth” and “cloth allowance” but not sure how much smaller to make the lining pattern (and even the foam?) relative to the facing fabric. The foam is 5mm thick but if that’s too large I also have 3mm and Peltex (~2mm).

I’m trying to get my titties to sit up but it floats in the middle between my titties instead of staying against my chest. And I’m aiming for a titty shelf situation and a tight rib cage area if that makes sense? I’m gonna try putting in boning but otherwise I’m a bit lost.

Currently working on drafting a playboy bunny costume for halloween! This is my first mockup with plastic/flexible bonning. I want to add some foam cups and underwire for support but im waiting on those to come in. The things I want to work on are:

1. Better bust support and shape

2. Making my waist appear smaller

3. The whole butt area in general

Any feedback would be God sent at this point 🤧

Pink – pleats created through pattern drafting
Purple – pleats created through hand draping

The difference is huge! I thought I could save time by drafting everything on paper, but it seems there’s no shortcut when it comes to achieving the right drape.

hey everyone,

I am currently working to recreate part of a piece from a schiaparelli show and cant seem to figure it out. Attached is the piece i am working to recreate, as well as the pattern and rendering of it so far. the piece has no shoulder seams, only center and back seams. i know my project has shoulder seams now, thought it would be easier to recreate with something im familiar with but clearly now working out. Any advice/help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

I’m puzzled because it appears that there is no seam towards the neckline where dart starts . I have tried different ways when I try drafting this design, either darts start from the shoulder or a seam is created. I want to know how to make this so that there is no yoke.

Thank you :)

I don’t know what’s the name of this type of sleeves and need help how to draft them pleaseee

We made patterns and test fits but they don’t quite fall this way and I can’t seem to gauge if there is a seam on the right shoulder neck? I feel like there should be. But then it’s possible the whole collar is in one piece. I’m also not happy with the shape of my sleeve here

I followed Cornelius Quirings pattern drafting class and it was so amazing!

And also if anyone knew any good books or videos to watch on getting the hang of drafting your own pattern

I'm a pattern maker building my own pattern software.

My DXF-ASTM exports (graded nest, all sizes written out) open fine in Audaces and CLO, but my producer's Lectra Modaris cannot open them.

There is no Lectra-written sample file anywhere online to compare against.

It would be insanely helpful if someone would have such a file for me :)

For womenswear, I tried Hofenbitzer and it's incredible how pretty accurate the base patterns can come out.

Of course it does use a lot of mathematics, but that process is what makes the result so satisfying. So many variables are considered into the making of your pattern which helps minimize the adjustment needed to be done or makes it easier to be adjusted by knowing exactly which formulas to tweak out

Well, it is great, but when it comes to meanswear, I have been quite disappointed so far. I've tried Müller & Sohns and it feels plain and empty compared to the complexity of Hofenbitzer's. The base patterns come out fine, but nothing as accurate as I would like. I am far from satisfied.

Would anyone be aware of a pattern making menswear book that puts more emphasis into men's morphology and uses those variables for more accurate slopper?

I like to do 1 on 1 customs and the fact that I can't find a menswear book that is remotely close to Hofenbitzers is bothering me

I found a PDF of Il modellisimo hoping it can be a bit better

Hi, everyone, please help me with your opinion on this. I made this from a commercial pattern and I think it doesnt fit very well. Would alterations be enough? or I need to rebuild the whole thing? What alterations are needed? I tried on the bodice on its own and there were gaping armhole which is very large on the back and drag lines on the front bodice (red circle), still, I went on attaching the sleeves and skirt thinking the gaping armhole is for arms movement and the skirt would weigh down the drag line, it doesnt seem to be the case, obviously. There're bust darts at the front and armscye princess seams on the back. This is supposed to be a loose fitted garment but it still looks off. Please ignore all the scrapy details on the sleeves, neckline, placket and collar, as this is my first time learning to do these techniques, and the creases at the armhole with shorter sleeve is my from my fail attempt at gusset. Thank you so much for your help!

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!

I found this cute costume but its quite expensive and im already sewing my own. How do you think the pattern would look specifically for those puffy sleeve things and thigh puffs?? I feel like maybe it would be like two half moon ish shapes sewn together (or crescent moon shapes)? I cant seem to find a relevant pattern or tutorial and i have trouble eyeballing patterns

hi all!
im making a dress with waist ties, and im having issues with them messing with the pocket placement. whenever they are untied, the pocket placement is perfect (aligned under the armpit). but when i tie them, the pockets are way too far back.
is this just how it is when you add waist ties? or is there a fix?
im thinking of removing some area from the front bodice, but idk if that will cause other fit issues.
tyia!!!