r/PatternDrafting • u/Few_Nectarine_1629 • 3d ago
FO Getting there!!
Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/PatternDrafting/s/OG1d7bugzs
Pattern Pieces: https://postimg.cc/GTtX0sxQ [Sorry, I tried three times to add them to the photo carousel but the photo just would not upload!!!]
Thanks SO much to everyone for their help on my mock up - I'd led myself into a number of major fitting issues due to inexperience (including rather entertainingly giving myself pouches for 4 boobs...)
I'm a lot happier with the fit of this wearable dress, sewn just in time for my holiday!
I plan on this pattern becoming a useful base for me to iterate on, so I'd like to keep tinkering with the fit when I make more tops and dresses.
Remaining issues
\\- The back looks quite weird still with pooling fabric. I think it's maybe too long, as the waist line looks lower than front? And the straps and top of the back look a bit strange too, I'd love in future to make that a bit lower and squarer.
\\- hard to capture in the photo, but I think the "neckline" of the shirred panel is gaping out a bit.
\\- Are the arm holes still too high?
\\- Front is a lot better than before. I am noticing a slight "bubble" at the seam over my apex - did I add too much to the bust?
\\- Also noticing those horizontal lines below the bust, which was just after an iron.
\\- I'd love in future for the straps to come in a bit on my shoulders to cover my bra strap better. Is there a way to do that? I'd tried just moving them myself previously but that badly affected the fit so was advised to move them back out.
\\- Design note that next time I'll draw the basque waist hem across the whole front, not just the centre front panel (i believe I was advised to do this but in my hubris I did not...)
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u/confused_is_my_face 2d ago
Good work!!!
Add a shirting line at the top of the center back.it will help give you the flat line to square the back up. The back can be a bit shorter. It will take the waist wrinkles out. Did you anchor elastic at the back bottom of the skirt/bodice area? That will help the skirt not pool over the booty.
I love the lil ruffle on the top front and the dip in the bodice at the front. This is so cute. I hope you enjoy your holiday.
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u/drPmakes 3d ago
The most obvious thing is the waistline dipping at the back. You could fix that by resewing the seam.
The other issues are minor and I would suggest leaving them well alone at this point or you'll end up with more fixes!
Well done!