In this video, the amazing @LiljaHusmo teaches us how to drape a Victorian bodice block, so you and a friend can make a custom-fit Victorian bodice block to utilise for your historical ensembles!

The entire process of draping a historical bodice block is covered, including how to drape sleeves which is often a part that gets left out.

Being able to fit historical fashion patterns, in particular mid-Victorian, can be quite complex, and this method is meant to serve as a guide to get you started on a well-fit pattern that you can then make a mock-up of and adjust subtly as needed before making a Victorian bodice or the bodice portion of a Victorian dress.

A big thanks to Lilja Husmo for doing this demonstration! Be sure to go and follow her YouTube channel as she makes amazing videos. A big thanks as well to Sandy for helping with the filming!

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Thanks so much for watching, and I'll see you all in two weeks for another video!

Sewing supplies, camera gear, and fashion books I use:
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/v.birchwo...

Sources:
1840s-60s Bodices:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Different Mid-Victorian Sleeves:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Corsets:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

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