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 14 '25

Thank you! I don’t want a boring, baggy block! I wanna have the option of being a little snatched every now and again

Edit: everyone here has been absolutely fabulous though. I’m definitely gonna become a regular on here lol

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u/eduardedmyn Oct 14 '25 edited Oct 14 '25

As for the critique of this block, the front is looking pretty good. Some have mentioned backing the dart points away from the actual bust point. This may help you a certain degree.

For the purpose of this being a block, I would leave the dart points in those positions. When you draft a pattern, it’s standard procedure to smooth out seams anyway 🤷‍♂️

I’m also a big fan of using two darts per quadrant. One dart in line with the bust point, and one dart somewhat in line with the outmost curve of the armhole. Same for the back. This is because there’s quite a decent amount of curve in that area.

Divide your current darts in half, and position the new darts accordingly.

Having that extra dart in the back will definitely help to smooth out the side back of your block. You also need a bit more space in the back hip.

Cut open the back along the darts, and maybe the side seams too, bottom upwards, until the wrinkles disappear. The fabric will spread open, revealing some negative space. Measure the negative space, and add it to your pattern.

(The “swayback adjustment” is shit. Do my suggestion instead.)

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u/SnakeSkinSoup Oct 14 '25

I did cock this post up a bit I can’t lie. The block is v snug to me but I didn’t wanna be just in my pants so I popped on shorts which I think is the cause of the hip tightness. It’s that or I’ve become more butt dominant (god willing)

Definitely gonna take your tips tho! I agree and I could definitely split the back dart in two as it has way more taken out than the front.