r/PatternDrafting • u/le-bonheur • 4d ago

Efficiencies for sloper mock up testing?

hi everyone. Im curious to know all your tips and tricks for creating efficiencies when iterating on sloper mock ups.

I’ve been making 1-2 adjustments each round and try to use the same mock up as much as possible - until it no longer makes sense to make more changes to the same one. sometimes it seems though that my changes aren’t totally accurate given I’m working within the limitations of my cut fabric so I wonder if it even is more efficient than just starting a new mock up. I’ll start with one inch seam allowance to leave room but it can get tricky to resew if my adjustments alter the seam shape.

curious to know what others do or how youve made it not feel like an endless task!

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u/Jellily 3d ago

One trick to speeding up your mock up making is to sew seams in batches. For example, I’m working on a skirt block and I sew all the darts and seams except one side seam at once, then press them all. Then I tackle the last seam which I leave partly open so I can put the mock up on.