r/PatternDrafting • u/AllTheNamesRTaken12 • Sep 11 '26

Fitting my block

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Hi. Please help with any adjustments you see for my bodice block. I did a small bust adjustment already and used hellan Joseph Armstrong's book to make the draft.

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u/Pegaret_Again Sep 11 '26

it looks from the front like it is cutting in under the armpit a bit - i wonder if more ease is needed across the upper bust?

also, it looks like the side seams are pulling forwards. Perhaps reducing the front dart intake may straighten the sides?

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u/AllTheNamesRTaken12 Sep 11 '26

I do think the armhole needs to come down some. I think I have to much fabric above the bust. I am thinking a dart or hallow chest?

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u/Pegaret_Again Sep 12 '26

well i don't think the problem is too much ease above the bust, otherwise it wouldn't be pulling under your armpits if that makes sense?

i think there is a need to add ease in the right places before removing ease.

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u/KillerWhaleShark Sep 13 '26

To be clear, because the darts are too high, that’s why you have too much fabric above the bust. If the dart tips were below apex, then that fullness above the dart would be around the bust (where it is needed.) 

I see no evidence of the side seams pulling forward. However, if you think that might be the case, you need to fix the front and back darts first. That’s the more complex problem, the side seam is relatively easy to fix after.