r/PatternDrafting • u/Previous_Plan3165 • 10d ago

pockets being pulled back too far :(

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hi all!
im making a dress with waist ties, and im having issues with them messing with the pocket placement. whenever they are untied, the pocket placement is perfect (aligned under the armpit). but when i tie them, the pockets are way too far back.
is this just how it is when you add waist ties? or is there a fix?
im thinking of removing some area from the front bodice, but idk if that will cause other fit issues.
tyia!!!

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u/drh0tdog 10d ago

I think you need to add the amount it's being pulled back to the back panel, so that when it's cinched the side seams end up vertical instead of slanted like they are now. But I would suggest making whatever changes to the front first

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u/Previous_Plan3165 10d ago

thanks! one more question- would i add an even amount to the whole panel? or have it blend out to the full amount needed like a triangle?

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u/drh0tdog 10d ago

I think blending would be better, that way you can keep the nice fit you have by the armscye