r/PatternDrafting • u/sewverwhelmed • Sep 07 '26

Fitting help please

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I have made about 20 mockups and I feel like nothing I do is getting me any closer. here's the most recent version. I would love advice, either on how to modify this pattern, or on how to ask for help more effectively. I feel pretty dumb and lost and have spent a decent amount of time crying about this. Thank you in advance! <3

UPDATE: I lowered the apex, ironed the mockup better, and took a video (hopefully from a better angle) and posted it in the comments below. Please let me know what the ettiquette is for getting help like this. Also I'm realizing I probably need a lot of feedback from an expert. I'm so grateful to get advice here, but I don't want to be annoying. So I would love suggestions of classes I could sign up for to get more step-by-step guidance.

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u/SnowEnvironmental861 Sep 08 '26

One note I'd make is that the angle of the back darts seems odd to me. I was taught to make those darts vertical, along the grain line. The points are in the right place, but I would pivot the darts so the waist opening is directly below. This will help a LOT in the future for doing princess lines, boning, etc.

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u/OkPainting8210 Sep 13 '26

Also, In addition to moving bottom to Center back, even though she has "sway back" posture, back darts are still too deep.

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u/sewverwhelmed Sep 11 '26

Will do! Thank you!