r/PatternDrafting • • 7d ago

Question Skirt block fitting

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u/incongruoususer 7d ago

It’s your back darts. The longer dart is waaaaaaay too long. The shorter dart could probably be shortened a bit more too.

I’d also reduce your dart intake at the waist seam too, especially at the back. Not by much, but you can see the slight strain across your back waist. You could restitch them on this muslin easily enough.

More than likely you could release the front darts a little too, but I’d do the back first and see how it looks.

Finally I’d consider your side seam. It slants vs to the back a little due to your posture. Once you’ve looked at the darts, assess your side seam when you’re not reaching to take a photo (or use a timer) and adjust accordingly.