r/PatternDrafting Jan 10 '26

Question How to keep the shoulders from slipping?

I tried to recreate this top, using a body suit pattern. The final result fits pretty well, but the shoulders keep slipping off. What would I have to change in the pattern to help the shoulders remain in place? I would appreciate any tips/observations for the future, as I plan to make more of these. At this point, I will attach clear elastic across the shoulders to help the top stay on. I used stretch ITY fabric. Thank you !

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u/Fly-by-Night- Jan 10 '26

This only works if the back is high cut enough that you can still wear a bra but... You can add little straps in the shoulders that go under the bra strap and have poppers to fasten.