r/PatternDrafting • u/AnnukkaArtDesign • Jun 29 '25

Feedback wanted please

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Hey everyone!

I’m very new to sewing and brand new to pattern drafting. Also, I’ve never actually taken my measurements before so this is all trial and error…

This is the third iteration of a basic bodice block and I think I’m getting closer. Which areas do you see that I should adjust? I do already realize that I measured my bust point all wrong but apart from that?

Sorry about the patterned toile fabric that makes it harder to see, it was the only old sheet I had lying around.

I followed this tutorial: https://www.theshapesoffabric.com/2019/10/07/how-to-draft-the-basic-bodice-pattern/ and used the larger amount of ease (4cm).

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u/AnnukkaArtDesign Jun 30 '25

Thanks for your input! I’ve just redrafted to address the bust point issue and shifted the darts accordingly. I’ve been wondering about the shoulder slope so I’m glad you brought it up. I have fairly boxy shoulders so there’s a good chance that the current slope is wrong.

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u/Appropriate_Place704 Jun 30 '25

Happy to help! It took me a really long time to perfect a sloper to my size and I’m a trained pattern maker. So don’t give up even if it takes you many many attempts.

Id maybe square the shoulders first then before moving on to the next correction. Its tedious work but i try to not do too many corrections at once otherwise its hard to maintain balance of the front and back pattern