What are pattern cutting blocks and what are the half and quarter-sized ones for?
Pattern cutting blocks, also known as slopers in the US, are the stencils used to create 99% of sewing patterns. The blocks act as a sized stencil which can be drawn around as the basis of a sewing pattern design. They tend to come in generic sizes but can be adapted to your size and shape too. They can then be traced around and altered to the design required. This means that the size of the garment is preset before designing so the focus isn't on sizing but on the design.
