{"product_id":"beyond-bodice-basics-bodice-pattern-design-book-online-course","title":"Beyond Bodice Basics: Bodice Pattern Design Book + Online Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Bodice Pattern Drafting Book + Online Sewing Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Bodice Basics is a sewing pattern design book and online course for makers ready to advance their bodice pattern drafting skills. Using your fitted Sure Fit Designs sloper as a foundation, this garment design guide walks you through seven custom-fit projects — from empire bodices and cowl necklines to boleros and cardigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive design book and accompanying online streaming course guide you through the development of empire designs, crossover bodices, princess-line seams, cowl necklines, cardigans, boleros, and coordinated skirt variations. Each project begins with your fitted sloper and demonstrates how pattern pieces can be reshaped, combined, and adapted while preserving the custom fit established through the Sure Fit Designs system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying solely on commercial patterns, you will learn how to use one fitted foundation as the starting point for multiple garments and design variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate multiple garment designs from one fitted bodice sloper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen your understanding of pattern design and manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how bodices, skirts, seams, necklines, and design features work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow detailed written instructions supported by clear illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforce each technique through the accompanying online streaming course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence adapting and combining design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop greater freedom to create garments for yourself or others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create and use an empire design line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop crossover bodices and bias skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to combine empire styling with princess-line seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to draft two cowl-neck blouse variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a cardigan with a diagonal hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to develop two bolero variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to combine and adapt design features to create additional styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Design Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire with Crossover Bodice and Bias Skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire Design with Princess-Line Seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowl-Neck Blouse—Variation 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowl-Neck Blouse—Variation 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfy Cardigan with Diagonal Hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bolero—Variation 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bolero—Variation 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Bodice Basics is designed for makers who are ready to progress beyond introductory sloper drafting and explore more advanced garment-design possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sewists creating custom-fit garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing instructors teaching pattern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom clothing makers designing for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and pattern-design students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced makers seeking greater creative freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone ready to develop more styles from a fitted bodice foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 2px solid #2f2f2f; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0; background-color: #f3f1ee; color: #2f2f2f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Begin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book requires a completed bodice sloper drafted with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dress-kit?variant=58372676911488\" title=\"Dress Pattern Drafting Kit — Custom Fit Sewing Patterns\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSure Fit Designs Dress Kit\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic familiarity with sewing, pattern alteration, and garment construction is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe comprehensive Beyond Bodice Basics design book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, illustrated pattern-development instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited access to the streaming course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven coordinated garment designs and variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Be Able to Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing Beyond Bodice Basics, you will be able to use your fitted bodice sloper as the starting point for a wider range of custom-fit garments. You will gain greater confidence manipulating pattern shapes, developing style lines, combining design features, and creating garments that reflect your own design vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sure Fit Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58426647347584,"sku":"BBB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/7281\/1136\/files\/BeyondBodiceBasicscopy.webp?v=1783721200","url":"https:\/\/surefitdesigns.co.uk\/products\/beyond-bodice-basics-bodice-pattern-design-book-online-course","provider":"Sure Fit Designs UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}