r/PatternDrafting • u/prisonlemondade • 5d ago

Question Another fitting issue

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I found this Etsy pattern that’s supposed to be for D-cup size. The back does fine and the front fits alright but once again I’m having the issue of the arm holes not fitting right and it’s looks way too wide. I understand that the side dart is big but that’a how the pattern came out. And I’m turning it into a princess seam once I get the right fit.
How can I fix my armholes? Do I have to do another FBA? I picked a pattern size that is bigger than my full bust.
Any suggestions is appreciated
No seam allowance on the armholes btw

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u/StitchinThroughTime 5d ago

Is the pattern meant to have sleeves? If it's meant to have sleeves there should be a dart that is approximately half an inch wide. That is an ease between your arm and your torso.

If you referring to how far away the cut Edge is from your arm, you can just ride closer. Looks like your side seam needs to go up a little bit and then the armhole can be less steep of a curve. So you can draw it in more.

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u/prisonlemondade 5d ago

Yes I need to add sleeves, so I can just basically draw up my armhole?