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Lazy People's Blocks (aka Slopers)

This section is here for those who don't have the time to make their own blocks ... it is not a substitute for learning stretch fit pattern making properly. Everything you could think to ask about stretch fit pattern making has already been answered in the rest of this site ... so click here if you came directly to this page from someone else's link as you will have missed all those parts (and please don't link directly to this page).

At least make sure you've read the Start Here FAQ before using the Pattern Library as it explains how the library and file formats work. Unless a block is asymmetric I will only present one side ... the dashed line represents a fold or mirror line. No seam allowance is added to these blocks, nor should it be!

 

One Piece Stretch Block

This is a similar one piece stretch block to the one described in the swimwear section, except that it's got just a little more darting for a C-D cup bust instead of B-C, and it's been softened and squared a little to make sure it works better as a customised block. It will still work well for smaller figures. Once you know how to manipulate a block you can use it to make a pattern for any swimsuit or sleepwear style.

Horizontal Negative Ease

Vertical Negative Ease

 

Center Seam Leg Stretch Block

This is the center seam stretch leg block that matches the one piece stretch block above. When put together you can use it to make a catsuit. It's also the foundation block for things like bike tights. With the addition of or conversion to a gusset style it can be used for making underwear. If you have a flatter bottom (in shape) use the dotted line on the back panel ... it's a mirror of the front panel.

Horizontal Negative Ease

Vertical Negative Ease

 

 

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