Women S (bust 87 cm)

Darted bodice block pattern, women's size S (87 cm bust)

Close-fitting bodice block with bust and waist darts.

Darted bodice block – Women S (bust 87 cm)
Full pattern with 1 cm seam allowance · 85 × 60 cm
3pattern pieces
5pieces to cut
≈ 1.5 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Supplies

  • Muslin for the toile
  • Matching thread and the right needle
  1. This pattern is a block, not a finished garment. Cut it in muslin or an old sheet with no extra allowance.
  2. Baste the toile, try it on and mark adjustments with a pencil: ease, darts, length and shoulder slope.
  3. Transfer the changes to the editor (measurements or options) or to paper, and use the corrected block to design your own garments.

Cutting list

PieceCutMaterial
Back2× on the foldMain fabric
Front side dart1× on the foldMain fabric
Sleeve2×Main fabric

Measurements used in this size

MeasurementValueHow to measure
High bust circumference81.4 cmAround the torso, under the armpits and above the bust.
Chest/bust circumference87.1 cmAround the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Underbust circumference73.4 cmAround the torso, just below the bust.
Waist circumference71.3 cmAround your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Waist back36.1 cmBack part of the waist circumference, side to side.
Bust span15.5 cmHorizontal distance between the two bust points.
Neck circumference32 cmAround the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder to bust26.4 cmFrom the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Front length38.5 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist.
Back length38 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Shoulder width39.9 cmFrom one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope13°Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Biceps circumference25.4 cmAround the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Arm length58 cmFrom the shoulder point to the wrist, arm slightly bent.
Waist to armpit16.4 cmVertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit.
Wrist circumference16 cmAround the wrist, over the bone.

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