How to Make a Torso Sloper (easy with tape!) | Sew with Sally

Опубликовано: 06 Май 2026
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EASY WAY TO MAKE A SLOPER using tape | STEP BY STEP | SEW WITH SALLY

In this lesson, learn a quick and easy method to derive a sloper (aka Master Pattern/Block), the basic tool from which different pattern styles are developed. It requires few materials and no experience.

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MATERIALS NEEDED:
•1 or 2 rolls of 2" painters tape, depending on your size https://amzn.to/42DesCR
•1 roll of 1/4" painters tape in a contrasting color https://amzn.to/3OE2vHs
•Scissors https://amzn.to/48jfSnf
•A snug t-shirt
•To make a sloper for someone else: find a willing victim.
•To make a sloper for yourself: find a fit buddy, a BFF, a bae, a friend or even a young person willing to help out!
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👉 OTHER SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Oak Tag https://amzn.to/4cRqUng
Pattern paper https://amzn.to/3wdQpyu
Tracing paper https://amzn.to/48jfSnf
6” x 24” clear ruler https://amzn.to/49bge0u
2” x 18” c-thru ruler https://amzn.to/3HRLt4Z
Dbl end blue/red pencil https://amzn.to/49fCRRB

👉 SUGGESTED TOOLS
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***** HOW TO MAKE A SLOPER COURSE *******
🧵MAKING A TORSO SLOPER FOR SEWING PATTERNS🧵
Step by step demonstration | Sew with Sally

Lesson 1:   • Pattern Making 101 | Foundation of Pattern...  
Lesson 2:    • Video  
Lesson 3:    • How to Transfer a Taped Torso  Sloper to a...  
Lesson 4:    • How to Prepare the Muslin for the Taped Sl...  
Lesso 5:    • Pin Basting the Sloper Muslin  
Lesson 6:    • How to Fit a Muslin Fitting Shell (for Slo...  
Lesson 7:    • How to Make Corrections to a Sloper Fittin...  
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Learn pattern making and sewing with step by step tutorials. Start with a sloper, block or master pattern as the foundation to sew any style garment, with a custom fit, including fine couture clothing. It's simpler than it seams!



Music: Le Tombeau de Couperin, arranged for guitar and performed by Henderson-Kolk: https://www.hkguitarduo.com/

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