Pattern Making Bodices for Women

In this e-dossier, you will find instruction on pattern construction for five different types of bodices and a basic block.

Content:

Basic Bodice Block

Details Bodice with puff sleeves – 17th century

• flat chest area
• lacing in the centre front
• slits below the waist
• Carmen neckline
• low set puff sleeves
• pleats at the sleeve hem
• attached cuff
• length at centre back: 43.0 cm

Details Bodice with stomacher – 18th century

• lacing in the front
• buttoned stomacher
• flat chest area
• slits below the waist
• adjustable straps through lacing
• length in c.b.: 31.3 cm

Details Bodice with shaped hips – 18th century

• bodice with Carmen neckline
• adjustable straps through lacing
• front hook closure
• lacing in the centre back
• narrow waist
• shaped hip area
• inserted hip stripes
• length in c.b.: 40.0 cm

Details Victorian Underbust bodice- 19th century

•  underbust bodice with heart-shaped neckline
• hook closure in centre front
• waist shaping
• corset stays
• length in c.b.: 23.0 cm

Details Costume bodice – Military look

•  bodice with lapels and turned down stand-up collar
• dividing seams in the front and back
• protruding peplum
• lacing in the centre back
• cap sleeves
• length in c.b.: 70.2 cm

Format: DIN A4
Page Count: 14 pages