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title: Bent Construction
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## Bent is a block, not a pattern
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<Note>
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###### Bent is a block, not a pattern
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A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based.
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They are sometimes also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are different things.
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Point is, there is no point in providing instructions on how to make Bent.
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Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other patterns so the instructions below will not go in depth about closures or finishes and are for the default Bent block.
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That's because Bent is not supposed to be made as-is, but rather can serve as the basis for your own pattern designs.
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</Note>
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> Some of the patterns based on Bent include
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<Warning>
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As Bent is a block it does not have any closures. So the instructions below will explain how to make a Bent with a seam down the centre front so you can pin yourself into it.
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</Warning>
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### Step 1: Mock-up Construction
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- Sew the fronts to the back at the shoulder seams good sides together.
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- Sew the fronts to the back at the side seams good sides together.
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- Sew the under sleeves to the top sleeves good sides together.
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- Sew the sleeve side seams good sides together.
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- Attach the sleeves to the body, good sides together and sew them in the round.
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<Note>
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You may need to ease/gather the sleeves to fit
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</Note>
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<Tip>
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If you are making adjustments you may wish to sew the seams wrong sides together to make them easier to adjust.
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</Tip>
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### Step 2: Try it on
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- Try it on and check the fit by pinning the front closed whilst wearing it.
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- Make any alterations and try it on again.
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- Repeat until you are happy.
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<Tip>
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If you do not have someone to help with pinning alterations, you can use a dressform to pin any alterations that are hard to do on person. Just remember to try it on after to make sure it fits you.
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Keep an eye out for anything you keep doing whilst wearing the mock-up, are you pulling it down? Constantly adjusting the shoulder? etc. Things like these are signs of where the pattern may need adjusting.
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Sometimes you may need to wear the mock-up for an extended amount of time to get a better sense of the fit so don't be afraid to walk around in it for a couple of hours.
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</Tip>
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<Note>
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Remember to treat Bent as a basis rather than a final product, so adjust what you need to get the desired look.
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For instance:
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- Change the neck line
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- Add/change the closure allowances
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- Alter the hem style
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- Add a collar
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It is all up to you! Experiment and go forth!
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</Note>
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### Step 3: Make a paper pattern
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- Once happy with all your changes unpick your mockup and make a paper pattern based off of it.
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- Now you have a pattern you can use to produce a garment.
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<Note>
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It is best practice to make a paper pattern from the mock-up if you have made any alterations, as this will allow you to clean up any lines but also means you have a pattern that you can keep producing garments from.
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</Note>
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### Bent is a block, looking for a finalised pattern?
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> Here are some of the patterns based on Bent:
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> [Carlton](/patterns/carlton),
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> [Carlita](/patterns/carlita),
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> and
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