Shadowing Practice: Sloper VS Pattern Blocks For Fashion Design! - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi Susan here.
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Okay let's talk about it.
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What is a sloper?
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What is a block?
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What is a pattern block?
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Are they all the same?
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Hmm let's find out.
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That's what's next.
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all right so let's talk about it this question has come up
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so often that it is almost like
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that pin in the side of my ribs right
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so I thought I should talk about it
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and um clarify some things about it okay I think
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that the reason why people are struggling with this is not only
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because of the terminology
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which is in essential for fashion designers I want you to understand this terminology
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but also because you have students versus the industry
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and that's where the struggle comes into play all right so
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if you are a student and most likely most of you are students
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if you're watching my channel
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which by the way teaches everything about fashion design about the industry itself with how-to's demonstrations
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and also interviews so for you for liking what you see please subscribe
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and continue on with me and hit that Bell notification
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so you don't miss anything all right let's get to the subject all right
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so I actually read an article reviewing this very briefly
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that from a person who comes from the same air as I am
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but is actually angrier about the subject than I am
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so it is not I can't say it it's a term
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that we're going to dis that's going to disappear
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because it's still relevant
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and that's the word sloper what is a sloper okay a
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sloper is a basic shell of the body of of the dress form of your your size
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that you're going to be working with in your company whether it is your main size
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or yourself without seam allowance i sell my five piece sloper set
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on the on my website it is the basic size eight
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which converts to a size four six garment and it It is the essential five pieces,
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the front bodice, the back bodice,
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the back skirt, the front skirt, and the basic sleeve.
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Those five essential pieces with a tiny bit of ease.
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No design at all.
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Nothing interesting about it, just the shell of a bodice and a basic skirt with a sleeve.
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Without seam allowance is defined as a sloper guys.
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As soon as you take these five pieces and you add seam allowance to it,
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it becomes a pattern.
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I'll say it again as soon as you add seam allowance to this block it then becomes a pattern
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so then you hear the word sloper
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and block as far as I'm concerned they are the same thing
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but if you say pattern block pattern means seam allowance it means it could be either the basic shapes
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or it could be a design from your company.
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Let me elaborate further.
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Let's go further into it.
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Let me show you that on the flat.
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Okay just to reiterate this is your basic sloper five-piece sloper set which is the front bodice,
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the back bodice, front skirt,
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back skirt and basic sleeve without seam allowance right.
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This is what fashion design students and startup companies use to make initial designs
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and do some practicing on dart manipulation and all of
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that once you take these five pieces
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and you add seam allowance to it it then becomes this is the same thing it's been traced over
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and seam allowance has been added to this it becomes a pattern either a sloper pattern or a block pattern.
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It is still just the basic elements of the body.
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It is, there's no design elements in this.
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There's no different extra ease on this.
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This is just your basic body,
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as if you had your dress form or your mannequin in a flat form if that makes sense.
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This is also considered a sloper.
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This is the torso sloper that I also sell on my website
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which is using the front bodice and the skirt
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and combining it to make what would be called a torso sloper
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which is used for dresses and blouses and jackets and dress
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and things like that and I also have my special sleeve
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that you can purchase this set on my website okay let's
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talk about what a pattern block is designers have patterns they either are in oak tag like this
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or they're in pattern making paper this is the way I'm storing my designs these days
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and I also have certain designs after a company has become established
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and you have some patterns or designs
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that are you know are a really good fit they sold
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well people love them you tend to want to use those as blocks
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so to speak to make other designs because you know that
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that body the essential body is good if
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that makes sense just to give you an idea this is
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one of my knit dresses that's super super popular it was one of my best shapes in dresses for knit
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and this was one of my best shape in woven
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so I would tend to use this on occasion I'm going to open this pattern up a little bit here
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and you can and I'm going to take one of these pieces out
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and this is just one of the pattern pieces this is actually the front part of this dress right
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and this has seam allowance so you can still make new designs with a pattern that has seam allowance.
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In fact, that's how you're going to see it in the industry.
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Very rarely you want to see just a sloper without seam allowance.
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So what happens is sometimes something
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that is a really good pattern such as this where I'm going to probably use it a lot to make different designs,
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I will then trace it over in this OTAG hard cardboard pattern paper.
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And what's interesting is I won't add the actual design elements like that.
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I'm just going to keep it plain because I want to use this body as a pattern block.
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It is now a design.
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It has essential ease for the actual design and it has some style lines to it.
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It does have seam allowance and it's something
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that I can then put on pattern making paper like I have here just brown paper
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and let's say I wanted to do something unusual to it
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and maybe make it wider on on the hem I
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can then use this put it down trace around it
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and make some changes I can even do some flare to it by just moving it like
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that and then I have just changed the design and made it even more of a flared dress.
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And just simple changes like that, or more complicated changes.
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But once you get a pattern that you really,
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really like, or a company really,
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really likes, and you have all the pieces here in a particular size,
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hopefully your sample size, this one has been done in extra small,
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small, medium, and large, so I would probably either use the small or extra small,
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depending upon what I want to use for my base pattern,
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and go ahead and make new designs with this pattern,
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and then have what's called design blocks or pattern blocks.
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I hope that makes sense.
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This is just a quick study,
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and this terminology is really, really important, guys.
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I want you to understand the terminology as a fashion design student.
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You're going to have to know the word sloper.
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You're going to have to know the word block,
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but in the industry, they really don't use it much because
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that is just tools of how to learn to be a fashion designer,
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as well as making very, very basic patterns.
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And when you're starting to work in an industry,
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you're going to have already established patterns and they will be beyond just the basic sloper,
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if that makes sense.
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Okay, I hope you liked this video.
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Give it a thumbs up.
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Please share it with your friends,
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all the people who are struggling with this terminology,
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and I'll see you next time.
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Thank you, bye-bye.
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1989 to self-baby.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the video "Sloper VS Pattern Blocks For Fashion Design!" offers a valuable opportunity for English speaking practice. The speaker, Susan, uses a conversational tone while explaining complex fashion terminology, making it easier for learners to grasp important concepts. By following along, you can learn not just the terminology, but also how to articulate your thoughts clearly in English. This video is especially beneficial for those interested in fashion or design, as it provides context to support vocabulary retention.

Utilizing the shadowing technique with this video allows you to mimic Susan's speech patterns, and intonation, which is crucial for improving your spoken English. Watching the video multiple times and attempting to pause and repeat after her can significantly enhance your fluency. Additionally, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the fashion industry, which can build confidence in conversations related to your interests.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • ‘What is a sloper? What is a block?’ – This direct questioning technique invites engagement and sharpens listeners’ comprehension skills. Practice forming questions to enhance your conversational abilities.
  • ‘As soon as you take these five pieces and you add seam allowance to it, it becomes a pattern.’ – The conditional structure used here is vital for English learners. Practicing similar conditional forms can help you explain processes clearly.
  • ‘That’s where the struggle comes into play.’ – This phrase illustrates an advanced level of expression. Using idiomatic phrases like this in your speech can make your English sound more natural.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, notice the pronunciation of terms like ‘sloper’ and ‘pattern block’. These terms might be challenging not just due to their unfamiliarity but also due to their rhythmic flow in spoken English. The variations in American and British accents might also affect how these terms are understood. Practicing these challenging words through shadow speech can help you improve your English pronunciation significantly.

Additionally, be mindful of linking sounds in her speech. For example, phrases like ‘that’s where the struggle’ can be pronounced fluidly, which might trip up learners. Repeating after Susan, focusing on the smooth transitions in her speech, will help you develop a more natural rhythm in your own speaking.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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