I’ve collected some fab 50s and 60s dressmaking patterns, like this first unprinted pattern I’d worked with (made view 1 with the boatneck & bow). There haven’t been toooo many fitting problems, but I thought a patternmaking and construction course could helpfully hone my French darts and bodice-fitting (not ripping) skills.

So, I’m into the 2nd week of a 6 week short course at TAFE (run on Thurs evenings), and although it’s challenging my left-brain, I am beginning to see why everything indeed revolves around the ‘bust-point’!