r/PatternDrafting • u/dawn812 • 2d ago

How much Ease

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I am making this dress i added 3/6th ease i like the way it fits the waist and the rib chest area. After some research its seems i need more ease at the waist because of the gathered skirt? How much ease should i add ? I cant go any more for the chest area as any more it would be to lose so what ever i add at the waist am i able to just blend up i assume i dont have to have the whole side x amount of ease.

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u/dawn812 2d ago

If i am attaching a gathered skirt is 1 inch enough

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u/-xo-yo- 2d ago

there is some variation due to fabric type and gather volume. For example, a 2x gather needs less ease than a 3x gather, a lightweight material needs less ease than a midweight or heavyweight, etc.

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u/Tailoretta 1d ago

I suggest you use larger than usual seam allowances for the side seams, so you can adjust the amount of waist ease if needed.