Drafting a Victorian Bodice Pattern

Apologies in advance if there are any audio issues! Skip to the drafting at 2:20 This method is a mix of two historical texts – the Keystones Jacket and Dress Cutter from 1895, and The Standard Work on Cutting Ladies’ Tailor-Made Garments from 1908, both of which are available free online. While both methods work nicely individually, there were some areas that were better explained or that were simpler in one version than another – in true typical Victorian fashion, things do sometimes get overly complicated! Drafting paper needs to be your half bust width plus a couple of inches. The height to be your back length, plus 6 inches, plus a couple of inches again. Keystone: Standard: