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Bent: FreeSewing's Bent Body Block

Bent is a block, not a pattern

A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based. They are sometimes also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are different things.

Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other patterns.

New Bent pattern
Description
A FreeSewing pattern for a menswear body block with a two-part sleeve
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Tags
blockstops
Techniques
hemcurved-seamset-sleeve
Examples
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New Bent pattern

Designer Notes​

I Designed Bent because I wanted to make Jaeger and back then, FreeSewing had no foundation block with a 2-part sleeve that’s used in jackets and coats.

So Bent is essentially Brian with a 2-part sleeve – in other words, it has an undersleeve part and a topsleeve part – and that’s about it.

Since designing Bent, it has become the foundation for all our coat and jacket designs.

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What You Need​

To make Bent, you will need the following:

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.

note
Bent is a block, not a pattern​

A block is a basic shape on which other patterns are based. They are sometimes also called slopers, although purists will argue that a block and a sloper are different things.

Blocks are typically not made as-is but rather serve as a basis for other patterns.

Fabric Options​

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.

You can use scraps of fabrics from your stash so don’t worry about buying fabric specifically for Bent.

Cutting Instructions​

Main fabric

  • Cut 1 Front part on the fold.
  • Cut 1 Back part on the fold.
  • Cut 2 Top sleeve parts.
  • Cut 2 Under sleeve parts.

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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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.