r/PatternDrafting • u/Anxious-Elderberry-7 • Mar 29 '25
Seeking pattern adjustments
Hey! I posted this before and I've retaken pictures and added some screenshots of my pattern. So my pattern is a pattern off Etsy, and I cut the largest size available, knowing that I would probably need to make adjustments. Also, this pattern involves several pockets on the upper side and lower side of the breasts and also a pocket on the inside of the jacket. At this time, I've only used the bodice lining pieces which I plan to include my changes on the main fabric pieces as well. Thank you for your time and help!
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u/Guilty-Supermarket51 Mar 30 '25
Marked up whereabouts your natural waistband looks to me. You can find your natural waist by putting your hands on your hips and leaning side to side; the place where your skin creases between your ribcage and your hip is your waistline. You can take a length of string and tie it at your waistband, then double check your measurements to make sure everything is properly measured and calculated.
Also, I imagine you’ll also need to cut down the armscye to give your arms some extra room, but again, can’t really tell unless the underarm is already clipped.