Bella body block
Description
A FreeSewing pattern for a womenswear bodice blockBy
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Required Measurements
High bust, Chest circumference, Underbust, Waist circumference, Waist back, Bust span, Neck circumference, HPS to bust, HPS to waist front, HPS to waist back, Shoulder to shoulder, Shoulder slope
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Designer notes
This block was a collaboration between myself and an industry insider who prefers to remain anonymous because of her profession.
It is the parametric version of a base block for womenswear that is used in the industry in Italy to design womenswear. However, while the block will adapt to your measurements, the original block that it is based on is in really not suitable for a very wide sizing range.
So your mileage may very here, especially when you are further from the kind of skinny ladies Italians tend to design for.
See also this FAQ on womenswear blocks for more background info.
joost