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Moulage vs sloper vs block
29 Jan 2020 04:26 pmI finally found an online source that answers my question about how much ease is supposed to be in a sloper. Dresspatternmaking answered that for me.
Also, there's an explanation of blocks and patterns on an odd site called EssentiaList.
A moulage is an exact replica of you in fabric - the measurements are the same with no ease and could be used to cover a dressform to make it your double.
A sloper fits you with a little bit of ease. (Possibly 4" in the bust, which to me is not a "little bit". Or maybe I need to reread some things.)
A block is made from the sloper and has ease added depending on what it is, say a jacket, dress, or a sleeveless top sloper.
The actual patterns used to make the garments are drafted from the blocks, so you could make several different styles of jacket patterns from your jacket block.
At least, this is the information I found that finally makes sense to me.
Also, there's an explanation of blocks and patterns on an odd site called EssentiaList.
A moulage is an exact replica of you in fabric - the measurements are the same with no ease and could be used to cover a dressform to make it your double.
A sloper fits you with a little bit of ease. (Possibly 4" in the bust, which to me is not a "little bit". Or maybe I need to reread some things.)
A block is made from the sloper and has ease added depending on what it is, say a jacket, dress, or a sleeveless top sloper.
The actual patterns used to make the garments are drafted from the blocks, so you could make several different styles of jacket patterns from your jacket block.
At least, this is the information I found that finally makes sense to me.
