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title: "Bent: FreeSewing's Bent Body Block"
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sidebar_label: Bent Body Block
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---
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<DesignInfo design="bent" docs />
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## Designer Notes {#notes}
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I Designed Bent because I wanted to make [Jaeger](https://freesewing.org/designs/jaeger) and back
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then, FreeSewing had no foundation block with a 2-part sleeve that's used in
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jackets and coats.
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So Bent is essentially Brian with a 2-part sleeve -- in other words, it has an
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undersleeve part and a topsleeve part -- and that's about it.
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Since designing Bent, it has become the foundation for all our coat and jacket
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designs.
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joost
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## What You Need {#needs}
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To make Bent, you will need the following:
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- Basic sewing supplies
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- About 1.5 - 2 metres (1.7 - 2.2 yards) of a suitable fabric ([see Bent Fabric options](/docs/designs/bent#fabric))
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This list is for a default Bent Block. If you have/are making changes to the block you may need to get additional items such as closures, binding etc.
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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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Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other patterns.
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:::
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## Fabric Options {#fabric}
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If you are making a default Bent 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 Bella with.
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You can use scraps of fabrics from your stash so don't worry about buying fabric specifically for Bent.
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## Cutting Instructions {#cutting}
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**Main fabric**
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- Cut **1 Front** part on the fold.
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- Cut **1 Back** part on the fold.
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- Cut **2 Top sleeve** parts.
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- Cut **2 Under sleeve** parts.
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These cutting instructions are just for the default Bent block. Adjust your cutting accordingly if you have/are making changes to the block.
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:::warning
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As Bent is a block it does not have any closures. If you are making a test Bent you will want to Cut 2 Front parts with seam allowances so you can pin yourself into it.
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:::
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