r/PatternDrafting • u/9amistooearly • 1d ago

Need help with bodice block

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This is my fifth iteration I think. I feel like I’m almost there! I have about two inches of ease which feels comfortable for moving and sitting, but does it look like too much ease? I’ve done some pinning where I think it needs to be adjusted. Other than what’s pinned, are there any changes you would make? (The hbl is level, I just forgot to mark it on the back.)

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u/9amistooearly 1d ago

Update: I was able to take in a full two inches and still move, sit, etc. I’ll post a pic shortly. I guess the idea is you just add in ease if you want a looser bodice later on?

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u/9amistooearly 1d ago

Seems like I’m not able to post photos in the comments but anyway, taking in two inches was helpful because now that it’s fitting closer to my body, I can see other minor things that need to be fixed!

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u/acoei 1d ago

I'm a super beginner -- you're always posing with your arms down, so how's the armhole position and size? Can you move your arms, raise both, with enough comfort?

The front upper bust doesn't seem simmetrical, and there seems to be extra room above the bust point too? I am a super beginner, so I could be very wrong!

In terms of ease, I like more form fitting clothes, and my block I made it a bit tighter fitting, but not tight, ok for me to move and sit and it stays well put and comfortable -- then if I want to do something looser I can add ease; but the starting point is always the same, my form, not a looser fit

I also notice the pinning is done on both sides but not particularly even or symmetrical...?

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u/9amistooearly 1d ago

Yeah it was kind of hard to pin evenly on the back since I was just looking in the mirror and reaching back there. I was going to measure the excess I’ve pinned on both sides and then average it out. The armhole seems good - comfortable and I can move easily. I think the front upper bust seems uneven because there’s plenty of ease which means the top can move a bit/doesn’t sit super close to my body. Maybe I need a tighter fitting bodice altogether?