Women 5XL (bust 125 cm)

Bodice block with bust pattern, women's size 5XL (125 cm bust)

Basic bodice block with bust darts and sleeve.

Bodice block with bust – Women 5XL (bust 125 cm)
Full pattern with 1 cm seam allowance · 112 × 70 cm
3pattern pieces
5pieces to cut
≈ 2.75 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Supplies

  • Muslin for the toile
  • Matching thread and the right needle
  1. This pattern is a block, not a finished garment. Cut it in muslin or an old sheet with no extra allowance.
  2. Baste the toile, try it on and mark adjustments with a pencil: ease, darts, length and shoulder slope.
  3. Transfer the changes to the editor (measurements or options) or to paper, and use the corrected block to design your own garments.

Cutting list

PieceCutMaterial
Back2× on the foldMain fabric
Front1× on the foldMain fabric
Sleeve2×Main fabric

Measurements used in this size

MeasurementValueHow to measure
Biceps circumference36.5 cmAround the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Bust front56.5 cmSide seam to side seam across the front, over the fullest part of the bust.
Bust span18.8 cmHorizontal distance between the two bust points.
High bust circumference117 cmAround the torso, under the armpits and above the bust.
High bust front51.8 cmFront part of the high bust, side to side.
Shoulder to bust33.8 cmFrom the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Back length48.6 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Front length49.2 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist.
Waist circumference97.5 cmAround your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Waist to hips15.4 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Neck circumference46 cmAround the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder width51 cmFrom one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope13°Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Arm length65.2 cmFrom the shoulder point to the wrist, arm slightly bent.
Wrist circumference19.4 cmAround the wrist, over the bone.

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