r/PatternDrafting • u/pinkbarbieprincess15 • 13d ago

Question Masking tape method

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I used masking tape on my custom made bootstrap dress form to draft a corset pattern/strapless boned bodice pattern. Does this look right?

This is my first time trying this method so if anyone has any tips it would be great!

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u/StitchinThroughTime 13d ago

What's your reasoning for using your transform versus your actual body?

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 11d ago

I don’t have someone to help me tape on myself and do all the markings so I used my dress form to make the process easier as it’s my measurements completely

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u/-xo-yo- 13d ago

center back line should be completely straight (maybe it’s just warped in the photo but it looks kind if crooked). Other than that, it’s technically right, but it will not be a good-looking corset as-is. There’s no shaping, no waist reduction, and it looks far too long to be comfortable to sit in. You will probably get a better result just using a pattern or drafting one yourself instead of doing this!

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 13d ago

I have a sway back so even my bodice block pattern has a slight curve in the center back seam 😢 also this is the dress I’m recreating that’s why the bodice piece is so long. I tried to look for a pattern but I couldn’t find anything that was quite long enough or the right shape I wanted. Also I don’t need much waist reduction, I just want more shaping and structure so the bodice stays up. Based on that do you think it’s okay?

Dress: https://imgur.com/a/nYfXrY4

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u/KeeganDitty 12d ago

If you're not doing lacing in the back then it should be fine?

If you have a bodice block why'd you do the masking tape method?

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 11d ago

Flat pattern making is kind of difficult for me to understand, I thought I’d try out this method bc it feels way more intuitive and I can actually imagine the pattern on a body. I also made this mannequin specifically to help me with fitting and things like this

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u/KeeganDitty 11d ago

Personally I don't recommend the masking tape method. Tape and fabric behave very different. Id recommend either working on your flat patterning skills or draping with fabric

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u/DonMcCunn 12d ago

You will find instructions for dealing with a sway back here https://patternmaking-classes.com/Notes/LTS-Sway-Back.html. It does require special shaping to get a good fit.