The following is a list of the measurements you'll need to take to draft the basic bodice block, as shown in the tutorial:

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Bust - at fullest part

Waist - at smallest part

Back neck to waist

Front neck to waist

Waist to armhole

Waist to bust

Neck circumference

Shoulder length

Chest width

Back width

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The following will need to be calculated:

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Armhole depth: This is the front neck to waist measurement minus the waist to armhole measurement.

Dart width: This is the bust measurement divided by the waist measurement. Multiply the answer by 6 (if inches, multiply by 2.4).

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** Note: The back neck drop is 1.5cm **

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The following calculations are used while drafting the block:

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Body width: Bust measurement + 2.5cm, then divide by 2

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Back width point: Back width measurement divided by 2, then add 0.25cm

 

Front width point: Front width measurement + dart width measurement, then divide by 2

 

Front dart vertical position: Back neck to waist measurement - Front neck to waist measurement

 

Neck calculation: Neck circumference divided by 5

 

Shoulder position line on back: Armhole depth divided by 5, then plus 0.8cm (note that I accidentally forgot to mention the 0.8cm on the video!)

 

Shoulder position line on front: Measurement from above, plus 1.5cm

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