03/11/2023

Part 23 – Bodice Block Alterations - Fit Too Big

This Minerva video focuses on fitting a first toile for a bespoke bodice block, addressing the common issue of a garment being too large. Izzy emphasizes that fitting is a personalized journey, requiring adjustments in multiple areas. She demonstrates how to pin out excess fabric at the side seams and darts to achieve a snug yet comfortable fit, highlighting the importance of a "second skin" feel without restrictive tightness. Izzy then guides viewers on transferring these adjustments to the paper pattern, showing how to mark reductions and reshape darts, which may involve curved rather than straight lines, to better reflect individual body shapes. The video underscores the iterative nature of fitting, encouraging viewers to track changes and anticipate multiple rounds of adjustments for a truly personalized fit.

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