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Bella body block: Design Options

Armhole​

Armhole depth​

Controls the depth of the armhole

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 44%
  • Minimum: 38%
  • Maximum: 46%

The effect of the armhole depth option on the pattern

The armhole depth option controls the depth of the armhole.

Back armhole curvature​

Controls how deep the armhole is scooped out at the back bottom

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 63%
  • Minimum: 50%
  • Maximum: 85%

The effect of the back armhole curvature option on the pattern

The back armhole curvature option controls how much the armhole is scooped at out the bottom in the back.

Back armhole pitch depth​

Tweaks the horizontal placement of the back armhole pitch point

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 35%
  • Minimum: 30%
  • Maximum: 40%

The effect of the back armhole pitch depth option on the pattern

The back armhole pitch depth option controls the vertical position of the armhole pitch point at the back.

Back armhole slant​

Slightly rotates the armhole around its pitch point

  • Type: Degrees
  • Default: 5°
  • Minimum: 1°
  • Maximum: 9°

The effect of the back armhole slant option on the pattern

The back armhole slant slightly rotates the armhole around the back pitch point.

Front armhole curvature​

Controls how deep the armhole is scooped out at the front bottom

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 63%
  • Minimum: 50%
  • Maximum: 85%

Controls how deep the armhole is scooped out at the front bottom

Front armhole pitch depth​

Tweaks the horizontal placement of the front armhole pitch point

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 29%
  • Minimum: 27%
  • Maximum: 31%

The effect of the front armhole pitch depth option on the pattern

The front armhole pitch depth option controls the vertical position of the armhole pitch point at the front.

Darts​

Back dart height​

Controls the height of the back dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 46%
  • Minimum: 38%
  • Maximum: 54%

The effect of the back dart height option on the pattern

The back dart height option controls the height (length if you will) of the back dart.

Bust dart angle​

The angle of the bust dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: undefined
  • Minimum: -45
  • Maximum: 45

The bust dart angle option controls the angle of the bust dart. It attempts to set the angle of the top leg of the dart at the requested angle. However, the angle may be limited to ensure that a minimum amount of fabric is left above and below the dart.

Bust dart curve​

Controls the curvature of the bust dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 100%
  • Minimum: -100%
  • Maximum: 100%

The effect of the bust dart curve option on the pattern

The bust dart curve option controls the curvature of the bust dart. From slightly curved convex, to straight, to slightly curved concave.

Bust dart length​

Controls the length of the bust dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 90%
  • Minimum: 75%
  • Maximum: 100%

The effect of the bust dart length option on the pattern

The bust dart length option controls the length of the bust dart. The maximum length brings the dart all the way to the bust apex.

Bust dart minimum fabric​

The minimum amount of side seam above and below the bust dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 5%
  • Minimum: 1%
  • Maximum: 50%

The bust dart minimum fabric option controls the minimum amount of fabric to leave above and below the bust dart.

Waist dart curve​

Controls the curvature of the waist dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 100%
  • Minimum: -100%
  • Maximum: 100%

The waist dart curve option controls the curvature of the waist dart. From slightly concave, to straight, to slightly convex.

Waist dart length​

Controls the length of the waist dart

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 90%
  • Minimum: 75%
  • Maximum: 95%

The effect of the waist dart length option on the pattern

The waist dart length option controls the length of the waist dart towards the bust.

Fit​

Bust span ease​

Controls the amount of (horizontal) ease added to your bust span when locating the bust point.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 10%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 20%

The effect of the bust span ease option on the pattern

The bust span ease option controls how much ease is applied to the bust span.

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This will not add ease to the garment, but merely influence the bust point

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Chest ease​

Controls the amount of ease at the fullest part of your chest

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 11%
  • Minimum: 5%
  • Maximum: 20%

The effect of the chest ease option on the pattern

The chest ease option controls the amount of ease at the fullest part of your chest.

Full chest ease reduction​

Allows you to independently reduce the ease around the chest to make it fit tight(er) in that area

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 4%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 8%

Allows you to independently reduce the ease around the chest to make it fit tight(er) in that area

Shoulder to Shoulder ease​

Controls the amount of ease between your shoulders. Initially set to -.5% because Bella implements a block that is used in the industry.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: -0.5%
  • Minimum: -1%
  • Maximum: 5%

Controls the amount of ease between your shoulders. Initially set to -.5% because Bella implements a block that is used in the industry.

Waist ease​

Controls the amount of ease at your waist

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 5%
  • Minimum: 1%
  • Maximum: 20%

The effect of the waist ease option on the pattern

The waist ease option controls the amount of ease at your waist.

Advanced​

Back hem slope​

Controls the slope of the hem at the back

  • Type: Degrees
  • Default: 2.5°
  • Minimum: 0°
  • Maximum: 5°

The effect of the back hem slope option on the pattern

The back hem slope option controls the slope of the hem at the back.

Back neck cutout​

Controls how deep the neck opening is scooped out at at the back

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 6%
  • Minimum: 3%
  • Maximum: 9%

The effect of the back neck cutout option on the pattern

The back neck cutout option controls how far the neck opening is scooped out at the back.

Front shoulder width​

Controls the narrowness of the front shoulders relative to the back

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 95%
  • Minimum: 92%
  • Maximum: 98%

The effect of the front shoulder width option on the pattern

The front shoulder width option controls the width of the shoulders at the front, relative to the back.

High bust width​

Allows you to tweak the high bust width at the front

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 86%
  • Minimum: 80%
  • Maximum: 92%

The effect of the high bust width option on the pattern

The high bust width option allows you to tweak the high bust width at the front.