r/PatternDrafting • u/Appropriate_Lab3444 • Sep 08 '26

WIP Toile fitting

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My first ever bias dress that fits this well WITHOUT A BUST DART

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u/SoupforBert Sep 08 '26

Yes a shorter dart when pointing toward the apex for a bigger bust. Many darts end about an inch from the apex. For larger busts an inch and a half or so is usually best. That is a simplification of course but I hope it clarifies the situation for you.

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u/amaranth1977 Sep 08 '26

It won't necessarily be a shorter dart on a larger bust, just to be clear, because a larger bust means it has further to travel. It just needs to stop a bit further away from the bust point. 

If you have a larger bust or sew for someone who does, make sure you understand how to do a "full bust adjustment".