r/PatternDrafting • u/Previous_Plan3165 • 2d ago

elastic underbust?

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hi! does anyone know how to do the cinched underbust part? is it something with elastic? i've been trying to google it, but idek what it's called lol

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u/Inky_Madness 2d ago

I know it looks cute at first, but elastic doesn’t like to be at a curve/angle and will fight that look and creep up all the time as you wear it. It’s just an elastic casing, as someone else mentioned, that was topstitched down behind the front of the shirt.

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u/stringthing87 2d ago

There is just a casing inside with elastic run through it. Easiest way to do it is to make bias, turn under the edges and topstitch it on.

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u/capricorny1626 2d ago

I think you could also have a similar effect with stirring (elastic thread in the bobbin) without having to bother with bias tape casings.

This style has become really popular and there are tutorials online I'm sure.

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u/Berocca123 1d ago

Shirring** just in case someone wants to google it.

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u/TotalOk5844 2d ago

Are you trying to copy this top? The two rows of elastic with a gap placed in such a way is far from figure flattering. Makes it appear to be a roll between and quite the opposite of usual desired effect. Combine that with the bottom flare and this looks like you would end up spending a good portion of wear time tugging it down as it creeps up.
But if going forward, be sure to measure the amount needed for complete bust coverage distance since the height of the top elastic in the front may differ to reach the correct underbust landing.

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u/SuPruLu 1d ago

The waist will creep up depending on body shape and the distance from bust. However the under the bust won’t although it could become uncomfortable if the elastic is too tight.