How To Draft Basic Top Pattern Block CLO (Full Course)

How to Draft a Basic Top Pattern Block in CLO Easy step-by-step video

Important notes: all measurements will be in centimeters. 

Where Can I Purchase this Basic Top Pattern?

There are two links below where you can purchase this basic top pattern. The first link is via Gumroad.com (Basic Top Pattern Block for CLO/Ai) if you click on the link, this will take you directly to this basic top pattern which saves you time that way. Similar to the second link, this is an Etsy.com (Basic Top Pattern Block for CLO/Ai) link that will take you to this basic top pattern.

How to Draft a Basic Bodice Pattern in CLO

• Select avatar Camila   
• Change the size to (Missay-curvey_6)  
• Creating the fabric, a back bodice: W: 26.5 x H: 62 cm 
• Creating 8-horizon internal lines
• Creating 6-vertical internal lines

How to Draft a Back Bodice Block Pattern in CLO

1. Create a fabric: w:26.5 x h: 62 cm 
2. Create 8 internal lines: 7 from the top (1.5, 3, 12, 14, 21, 35, 58), and 1 from the bottom (0.7). 
3. Create 6 internal lines: All the internal lines are from the center (8.25, 16.75, 18, 19, 22, 23.5). 
4. Convert all the internal lines to baselines. 
5. Draft a back bodice.
6. Curve the neck, armhole, and hem using the Curvature Tool except the waist using the Smooth Curve Tool (1.5 on each side).

Creating Sleeve Patterns CLO 3D

1. Create fabric for sleeve: W:19 x H:56 cm (see formula below) 
2. Create 2 internal lines: 1 from the top (11 cm), and 1 from the bottom (0.7 cm) 
3. Create 2 internal lines: from the center, 1st internal line: 9.5 cm, and 2nd internal line 13 cm. 
4. Curve the sleeve cap and sleeve hem (see this video link).