Noble body block
About Noble
Noble is a body block with prince(ess) seams
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- 📐Wouter Van Wageningen( designer )
- 🧑💻Wouter Van Wageningen( developer )
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- Linedrawing
- Measurements
- Design Options
- Design Parts
- Conditional Options
- Armhole dart position
Controls the position of the armhole dart - Shoulder dart curvature
Controls the curvature of the upper part of the shoulder dart - Shoulder dart position
Controls the position of the shoulder dart
- Armhole dart position
- Armhole
- Armhole depth
Controls the depth of the armhole - Back armhole curvature
Controls how deep the armhole is scooped out at the back - Back armhole pitch depth
Controls how deep the armhole cuts into the back - Back armhole slant
Controls the slant of the armhole at the back - Front armhole curvature
Controls how deep the armhole is scooped out at the front bottom - Front armhole pitch depth
Controls how deep the armhole cuts into the front
- Armhole depth
- Darts
- Controls the height of the back dart
Back dart height - Dart position
Controls whether to split at the shoulder or armhole - Upper dart length
Controls the length of the upper dart - Waist dart length
Controls the length of the waist dart - Waist dart position
Controls the position of the waist 'dart', moving it to the center (negative) or side (positive)
- Controls the height of the back dart
- Fit
- Bust span ease
Controls the amount of ease along the bust span - Chest ease
Controls the amount of ease at the chest - Full chest ease reduction
Allows you to independently reduce the ease around the chest to make it fit tight(er) in that area - Shoulder to shoulder ease
Controls the amount of ease along the shoulder to shoulder measurement - Waist ease
Controls the amount of ease at the waist
- Bust span ease
- Advanced
- Back hem slope
Constrols the slope of the back hem - Back neck cutout
Controls how deep the neck is cutout in the back - Front shoulder width
Controls how much width is added to the shoulder in the front - High bust width
Controls the width of the high bust
- Back hem slope
| ID | Description |
|---|---|
bella.back | Back |
noble.backPoints | Back base |
noble.backInside | Back inside |
noble.backOutside | Back outside |
bella.frontSideDart | |
noble.frontPoints | Front base |
noble.frontInside | Front inside |
noble.frontOutside | Front outside |
A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based. They are sometimes also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are different things.
Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other patterns.
Designer Notes
Noble is a design for a block with prince(ss) seams instead of darts. It is
based on bella.
This is not intended to be made as is, but merely to base other designs on. This is also why I made it. I wanted to make a coat, and for it I needed a block with prince(ss) seams. So I made that first, and the coat would come later.
Wouter
What You Need
To make Noble, you will need the following:
- Basic sewing supplies
- About 0.5 metres (0.6 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric Options)
This list is for a default Noble Block. If you have/are making changes to the block you may need to get additional items such as closures, binding etc.
Fabric Options
If you are making a default Noble to see how it fits we recommend a fabric such as Calico (Muslin) or a cheaper fabric that matches the drape and stretch of the fabric you intend to make a finalised version of Noble with.
You can use scraps of fabrics from your stash so don't worry about buying fabric specifically for Noble.
Cutting Instructions
Main fabric
- Cut 1 Front Inside part on the fold.
- Cut 2 Front Outside parts.
Shoulder dart
- Cut 2 Back Inside parts.
- Cut 2 Back Outside parts.
Armhole dart
- Cut 2 Back parts.
These cutting instructions are just for the default Noble block. Adjust your cutting accordingly if you have/are making changes to the block.
If you do not have someone to help pin you into Noble then you may find it easier to Cut 2 Front Inside parts with seam allowance and sew the backs up when constructing so you can pin in the front.