Hi everyone I’m in desperate need of some support from experienced sewers please!!
I took a class recently to make a perfect Sloper/block and it does indeed fit me very well. We drafted the pattern from scratch and then mocked up a calico for fitting and there were not any adjustments needed. During the class we were shown theory how to start making any new new clothes from scratch using this block.
Now at home alone, I’ve used the block to make up a very basic bodice pattern and calico. I added some ease to the side seam allowance, brought the armscye down by 3cm, brought the neckline down to a modest V and adjusted the sleeve cap accordingly to match the new armscye and seam, and the waist down to actual hip line where I’d wear a normal top.
I made up TWO patterns and TWO calico and same issue with both so I must have done something wrong along the way.
My shoulder seam is sitting too far back on my neck, and the bust dart is too high. You can see in the picture where it is pulling. Please does anyone have some clues to what I’ve done wrong on my “from scratch” pattern vs the block? I promise I traced everything perfectly in line!
Thank you so much
Sam
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For some more context, original close fitting block has a front Princess dart shoulder to waist and back bodice has one large main waist dart and a smaller waist dart between that and the seam.
I took out the princess dart by slash spread from the bust point to bring the shoulder together. This makes the shoulder seam 1cm larger at the back but I think this is normal and just needs to be eased in?
Cut a new diagonal side dart, pivoting from the apex, kept the waist dart open in the pattern but did not sew it. Here is a very basic diagram.
But I think the issue is at the shoulders because if that sat properly then the dart point would probably drop down to the proper position
I would release the shoulder seam from the neck and pivot down from the end of the shouldered redraw the shoulder seam from there. that should drop the bust dart
Is there any way for you to contact the instructor who taught the class for help? All of the instructors I’ve had leave their contact information and generously offer a zoom session or email or phone call I’d there are questions or issues to resolve. I’d start there, if at all possible.