This video launches a comprehensive series on drafting a bespoke bodice block. It begins with a detailed guide on accurately measuring your body in centimeters, emphasizing the importance of precise measurements for a personalized fit. Izzy walks viewers through each measurement, including waist, bust, across chest, across back, shoulder, arm side depth, and nape to waist, with helpful tips and demonstrations using a model.

The tutorial then transitions to the drafting process, where Izzy demonstrates how to use calculated measurements to draw a custom bodice block on paper. She explains the concept of drafting only half of the body block to save time, with the intention of mirroring it later. The video covers drawing the initial rectangle based on bust and nape-to-waist measurements, and then progresses to marking key points for the back and front bodice, including the back neck, underarm, and front neck points.

Izzy provides step-by-step instructions for calculating and drawing the shoulder line, darts, armscye, and waist shaping, using clear visual aids and on-screen calculations. She emphasizes the importance of accuracy and encourages viewers to pause, take notes, and ask questions. The video concludes with the completion of the basic bodice block, setting the stage for future videos that will cover sewing a toile and adjusting the fit for a perfect, personalised garment.

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