@assembil: Pattern Basics: What Confuses You About Blocks? I think we should have a little chat about blocks because sometimes you throw yourself into using them, and trying to make sense of them, and trying to draft them, without understanding how they work in the bigger picture of pattern making. Blocks are covered in the Assembil book How Patterns Work, but it can help to have someone talk you through the basics, and also some block misconceptions. First, let’s talk about some block basics. A block is essentially the 3D measurements of the body, mapped and marked out in a 2D form, in the simplest possible way. There are blocks for different parts of the body. Such as a bodice block, a trouser block, or a skirt block. Think of these as the simplest way to cover the body in paper. As though it is a paper garment with the fewest darts, simplest seam lines, simplest neckline, simplest hem. Blocks are core templates that pattern makers use to make patterns. A block is not designed; it is a tool. A 2D mapping of the body without seam allowance or any design details. In contrast, a pattern builds on this block shape by adding design lines, volume, details, and seam allowance. There are a number of misconceptions about blocks, or things that take a while to click about how flexible they can be. In follow up videos I will discuss more things to know about working with blocks, as they form a solid foundation if you are working predominantly in a flat pattern making method. PLEASE NOTE: How Patterns Work does not cover block drafting. That is why this video series allows me to introduce you to books that do include block drafting methods. Books from the video: - How Patterns Work by Assembil - Fundamentals of Garment Design by Bunka Fashion College - Metic Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear by Winifred Aldrich - Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph-Armstrong #patternmaking #patterncutting #fashiondesign #assembil #howpatternswork

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