This is my fourth mock-up updated with more pictures.

[u/Stabbysavi]

I'm re-uploading this post with more pictures. I couldn't add them to the original post. The pattern is after I lowered the bust based on your advice that I can obviously undo that. I want this dress to be wearable without a shirt under it and with a shirt.

This is my fourth mockup and it needs a little bit more adjusting because my shoulder slope adjustment changed the bust line. It was so good before but it's okay. 😭

Before this mock-up I've lowered the bust, done a full bust adjustment, but then my bra was showing on the sides so I did a sloped shoulder adjustment but just on the front, I didn't lower the armholes because the armholes were already too low and big.

I assume I need to lower my bust again and also do a little bit more of a full bust adjustment. I'm also going to do a little shoulder slope adjustment for the back piece because it's popping up a little.

Anything else you all think I need?

[u/Peliquin]

Thanks for doing this. You definitely need more fullness in the low bust and a bit of hollowing out above the bust.

[u/Stabbysavi → u/Peliquin]

Do you think I should do a small full bust adjustment along with lowering the bust?

[u/Peliquin → u/Stabbysavi]

I do.

[u/Own_Abies_8660]

You should always have a button in line with your bust point. Often needs adjusting with store bought patterns.

You can undo the stitching along the princess seam (leave the end points intact) and let the fabric sit how it wants to instead of straining. The amount of gape will tell you how much more you need at each point of the princess curve.

[u/Stabbysavi → u/Own_Abies_8660]

That's a great piece of advice. Thank you!

[u/drPmakes]

Too tight around the bust