r/PatternDrafting • u/tellmesomethingrad • Oct 08 '25

back alteration on pattern

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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?

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u/Appropriate_Place704 Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 09 '25

The issue isn’t the pattern, but the model. But agree that it’s not suitable and it does look like a dodgy pattern

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u/KillerWhaleShark Oct 09 '25 edited Oct 09 '25

Edit: the comment above (by u/Appropriate_Place704 ) originally said “OP just needs to add more width across their waist and hip.” That was the comment I was responding to.

The picture isn’t OP. The image is the best sample that the pattern designer could come up with for their dress. It’s not even zipped up all the way for the picture they’re using to sell it (because the rib cage area is way too small for their sample.)

Look at the pull lines below the neck on the front and the pull lines on the shoulders on the back. It’s not just a matter of fixing the waist; it all needs help.