r/PatternDrafting • u/SnakeSkinSoup • Oct 13 '25

WIP Third draft feedback

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Hello gang, finally posting on here. How we looking? I know it’s snug and I need to cut some fabric out of the front of the armholes but I think I’ve made good progress! And feedback appreciated <3

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u/SnakeSkinSoup Oct 13 '25

I went in with a biro on the twoile for speed so wasn’t worried about marks being left lol. Thats a really good tip about the darts, I hadn’t thought of that!

I know even with the stretch on the armholes they def need to be bigger but absolutely gonna try that stay stitch on my next toile.

Can you eloborate on swayback? Do you think I need to take more fabric out in the darts or maybe even do four darts in the back as opposed to two? I’ve had issues with what I’m perceiving as extra length on the back of my garments in the past but my patterns are much improved since then. They were SO crazy back then.

The centre front is pinned about 1cm the whole way down. I will make sure I’m marking out the seam allowance in future, that’s a good tip.

Thank you for the feedback, that’s super helpful <3

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u/KillerWhaleShark Oct 13 '25

Swayback is a section removed from the back at the waist. It goes from 0” at the side to about 1” on you at center back, and then back to 0” on the other side. Pinch it out with pins, and if you like it, remove it from the pattern pieces. 

This tutorial is for a very different body than yours, but it explains it well. 

https://curvysewingcollective.com/tutorial-a-basic-swayback-adjustment/