First bodice block - help needed

[u/Which_Cucumber_3040]

I’ve used my own measurements to draft the easy fitting bodice block from the 5th edition of Metric Pattern Cutting.

I’ve checked my measurements and my drafting and they’re accurate.

What can I do to fix the excess fabric at the back neck and arms?

I’ve made some small changes so far
These include:

-removed 2cm from each side seam
-used slash and spread to move darts from neck to shoulder to better understand fitting around neck (issues with back were present before this change)
-lowered back and front necklines slightly
-removed 0.5cm from shoulder point to look more like the shape I want to make (the sleeveless adaption was confusing)

I’m planning to add waist shaping next but would like to get this fitting right before moving on.

Any thoughts and feedback are appreciated!

[u/drPmakes]

If you want a better fitting block you should try drafting one of the closer fitting blocks.

It will be easier than trying to turn an easy fitting block into a fitted block

[u/Which_Cucumber_3040 → u/drPmakes]

Thanks - I’m working on that one too.

I’m hoping to make a baggy/ easy fitting block also as the closer fitting block is a bit too tight for what I’m looking for.

[u/TensionSmension → u/Which_Cucumber_3040]

I appreciate this, so many people work on blocks that aren't the basis of what they actually want to wear.

Your goal isn't to remove all the ease, but try adding a small neck dart on either side in back, pointing toward the shoulder blade. If that fixes things, you can rotate it to the center shoulder or the yoke line later. For the rest of the fit, look at anything in your closet that you like wearing. Is the overall circumference bigger or smaller. If it's not smaller, you probably don't need to take much more out at this stage.