How to Draft the Perfect Front Bodice Block from Scratch | Part 3

How to Draft a Front Bodice Block from Scratch | Step-by-Step Pattern Making Tutorial In this tutorial, we continue our Basic Bodice Block series and move on to drafting the Front Bodice Block step by step. If you’ve already learned how to draft the basic back bodice, this lesson will show you how to build the front pattern accurately and understand how the measurements and darts work together to create a well-fitting bodice. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to: ✂️ Draft the Front Bodice Block from scratch 📏 Calculate and mark the Across Front and Bust Span 📐 Establish the Front Armhole Guide Line 👗 Determine the correct Front Bodice Length 🎯 Locate the Bust Point accurately ✂️ Draft the Shoulder Dart ✂️ Draft the Front Waist Dart 📐 Shape and adjust the Front Armhole 📏 Shape the Front Side Seam 👚 Understand how bust prominence can affect front and back bodice length ✨ Learn why darts should be positioned slightly away from the Bust Point for a better fit and smoother sewing result I’ll also explain an important fitting point: how the difference between the front and back bodice lengths can change depending on body shape and bust prominence. This tutorial is part of my Basic Pattern Making Series, where we build a reliable foundation for creating different garment patterns with a more precise and professional fit. 📐 Formulas Used in This Lesson: Across Front: 1/4 Bust Circumference - 4 cm Armhole Depth: 1/10 Bust Circumference + 12/ 13/ 14 cm Armhole Width: 1/8 Bust