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title: "Bella: FreeSewing's Bella Body Block"
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sidebar_label: Bella Body Block
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---
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import { DocusaurusDoc } from '@freesewing/react/components/Docusaurus'
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import { DesignInfo } from '@freesewing/react/components/Collection'
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import { MiniTip } from '@freesewing/react/components/Mini'
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import Notes from '@site/docs/docs/designs/bella/_notes.mdx'
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:::tip Bella is a block, not a pattern
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A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based. They are sometimes
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also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are
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different things.
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Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other
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patterns.
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<DocusaurusDoc>
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<DesignInfo design="bella" noDocsLink />
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</DocusaurusDoc>
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## Designer Notes {#notes}
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<Notes />
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## What You Need {#needs}
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To make Bella, you will need the following:
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- Basic sewing supplies
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- About 0.5 metres (0.6 yards) of a suitable fabric ([see Bella Fabric options](#fabric))
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This list is for a default Bella 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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###### Bella 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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## Fabric Options {#fabric}
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If you are making a default Bella 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 Bella.
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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 **2 Back** parts.
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:::note
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These cutting instructions are just for the default Bella block. Adjust your cutting accordingly if you have/are making changes to the block.
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:::tip
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If you do not have someone to help pin you into Bella then you may find it easier to Cut 2 Front parts with seam allowance and sew the backs up when constructing so you can pin in the front.
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## Design Options {#options}
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<MiniTip>See the [Design Options](/docs/designs/bella/options/) subpage.</MiniTip>
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## Sewing Instructions {#instructions}
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<MiniTip>See the [Sewing Instructions](/docs/designs/bella/instructions/) subpage.</MiniTip>
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