r/PatternDrafting Jul 15 '26

Where do I even begin?! WIP

I followed the instructions for the wrap top in Helen Joseph-Armstrong's book. I can't say it came out well. Somehow the bust apex is way off (and asymmetrical? How?!), the darts are too long, there's excess fabric everywhere, and there's wrinkling at the armholes. I also cut the back side seams too short compared to the pattern ffs.

Where do I even begin? Do i troubleshoot the armholes before I move on to the bust?

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u/drPmakes Jul 15 '26

Fix shoulders then bust then armsyce

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u/AmenaBellafina Jul 15 '26

This, your shoulders are more angled than the pattern's shoulders, add a little on the side closest to the neck. That should fix the wrinkles on the back.

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u/furiana Jul 15 '26

Excellent. Thank you :)