Close Fitting Bodice Block

Creating my close fitted bodice block

- I traced the close fitting bodice block which was my first draft.- I removed the darts from the front and back panels.- This meant the front panel was divided into two sections.

- I then added 1.5 seam allowance to each pattern piece.

I then laid the pattern pieces on my fabric creating as little waste as possible.
( picture for lay plan )I joined the two faces together.

This is a photograph of the toile.It is perfect on the front panels however the sidepanels are too big so I will need to reduce them.
The sleeves are too wide so I will need to reduce them. Shown on picture (pins mark this)

I need to alter my pattern pieces to make sure my bodice will fit properly. I then drew on the areas I needed to alter and added my seam allowance.

These are the changes I have made to the back. (pictures shows where back has been adapted)
On the front and back bodice I have enlarged the neck opening. I then tried the neck line on the mannequin. I needed to alter it again slightly.

(picture of neck)

Here is my finished Toile, netting attached to toile shows the technique I am going to be using to make the skirt puff out (giving the effect of an under skirt)