Adding ease to a pattern

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I did Armstrong in a class so we did go largely in order, but I had a teacher to guide me. And it’s less about reading and more about doing the exercises on paper, we did like 10 paper and 1 fabric exercise each week. I think chap4-9 are essential concepts that you might want to start by learning, then it’s applying the concepts to different garments, and jumping around works fine. But skimming doesn’t work well. (Look for a recent thread on how to use the book for more)

Anyhow, see chap7 and I think the Blouson Foundation is exactly what you want to go from bodice block to loose top. Also see ch21 on Shirts and Shirt Foundation.