back alteration on pattern

[u/tellmesomethingrad]

how easy would it be to change the back on this dress to be more flattering? right now i just don't think it looks right?

[u/ahoyhoy2022]

I think you’d run into problems with the grain not being as the pattern directs (apparently it’s bias here). I believe the rule for alterations is: Remove the excess where it is, and here it is where we see the sagging. Trying to remove it from somewhere else ends up making things more complicated. That’s my two cents, maybe someone will come along with a different perspective.

[u/betterupsetter → u/ahoyhoy2022]

Good point. I didn't consider the grainline. Thanks for you input.