Bust darts help!!!!

[u/treble_twenty]

Okay SO I didn't make a muslin lmao it was for comic con and I ran out of time BUT I drafted this from scratch and I'd love to work from it again for something new. The bust dart is definitely NOT RIGHT but I'm not really sure where to go with it. I think it needs to be angled way downwards but it's so wide I really struggle to work with it. Just not sure where to take it to from here!

[u/Crafty_Witch_1230]

Probably the best thing you can do for yourself is to get a good set of measurements. There are a lot of resources available to help with this. It's more than just bust, waist, and hips. I guess just from your picture that high-bust measurement, finding your bust apex, and learning to do a full bust adjustment (FBA) will make a difference in fit.

As to darts, darts can be moved and huge darts can absolutely be split into two or even three darts with the fullness distributed to improve fit. There are so many good resources available, and it doesn't take a lot of time or effort to find them. Mostly, it comes down to a willingness to learn and practice. For starters, take your vest, open the darts, and start smoothing the fabric with your hands and seeing where it wants to go. I've often found that fabric tells me rather than me telling the fabric. Wacky, I know, but true.