Starting out
Measurements
"The Look" of Bodices 1876-1899
Drafting the Basic Sloper Frame
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Gathering your supplies and overview
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The Basic Frame
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Basic Frame -Page 2
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Seamline Placements
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Alternate Seamlines for Larger Busts (greater than 45")
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Alternate Seamlines for 1876-1881
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Bust Darts when the Bust is less than 3" larger than waist.
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Fitting the Bodice Sloper to Waist measurements
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Drawing the Hip Flare
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Adjusting the Front Armscye/Bust dart for Larger Cup Sizes
Making Your Master Pattern
Making Your Muslin
Creating the Perfect Fit with Your Muslin
Patterning the Sleeve
Adapting your Sloper to Copy a Style
Patterning Collars
Allowing for Closures
Choosing Materials
Historically Correct Construction
