The Dartless Full Bust Adjustment

How to Make a Bust Adjustment on a Pattern Without at Bust dart
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[@lindak8664]

Perfect! This is just what i was looking for! This video is very clear and well explained. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@trudyhall8025]

Thx Alexandra...these options are extremely helpful...thx again for making these adjustments really clear

[@mhattick]

This is very clear, and very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.

[@ezekiel2]

Very good video. Voice and pace great. Well prepared and easy to follow and understand Thank you!

[@dianneandres3770]

I love these options.

[@terh7169]

Like your video, very detailed and easy to understand.

[@ireneerickson1568]

If you have to go from a size 8 at the upper bust to a 10 at the full bust and it creates a gaping armhole, do I fix the gaping first and then decide if I need more width as well? The difference in my high and full bust is 2 1/2".

[@Ana-ns8fs]

I love this titorial! Thank you

[@kathleenknott8173]

If I have a 1 1/2 inch opening is it best to add a dart or add to the length? I do prefer a dartless shirt. I am using woven fabric. By the way your instructions are perfect for the way may brain is wired.

[@sandradiaz4397]

Hello Alexandra, thanks for such wonderful video. I still don't understand where to mark my slash lines, how do I know where to mark my bust point? is there a measurement or just eyeball it? How do I know where the center front line is? My cup size is D and my understanding is that I have to do a 1" adjustment, is that correct? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Hi Sandra, You're welcome! If you are working with a "muslin" or test garment, you can find the bust point by marking it against your body while you're wearing it (mark both bust points). Once it's marked on your garment, simply take it off and measure the distance between the marks and divide in half-this is the bust point position from CF. To find the level of the bust point, you can measure from the CF neck seam (or high shoulder point) down to the level of the bust point then find the corresponding position on the pattern. The bust line position on most patterns will be 1" below the base of the armhole, but this varies on custom made patterns. The CF line is the CF of the pattern, this is usually marked and represents the center line of your body. A 1" adjustment is a good start for a D cup but this can be variable on how prominent the bust is.

[@paulineregan8181]

Easy to understand thank you for making such a good video

[@sherrillsturm7240]

Shouldn't you subtract your added length from the waist indicator line instead of from the bottom hem? That way the front waist would match the back waist with no pulling.

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Sherrill Sturm yes! You would do both. I don’t like removing from the hem actually, I would use the other two methods!

[@jeanetteh6842]

Clear teaching style thank you.

[@TC-rg3iw]

Could you please show how to do a full bust adjustment on a dart less top pattern with a cut on sleeve like pattern NewLook 6217 B Top?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

T C I’ll put it on the list!

[@bnyzhny]

I need to add 2 inches. How do you recommend adding larger amounts without a dart? The gap on my pattern is at the front armhole. When I pinch the fabric I get a 2-inch fold, so I guess I need a 4-inch FBA. Frustrating :{

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

A bust adjustment this large doesn't work so well with this method because it adds too much gathers at the side seam. In fact, I would recommend adding a dart or adjusting the styling to accommodate the bust fitting you need.

[@ireneerickson1568]

Did you base your pattern off your high bust or your full bust? It could make a difference.

[@annette5261]

Brilliant. Thanks

[@caroldianewollman4732]

Hi I’m just wondering what I can do to get a fuller bust in my pattern if I don’t have a dart in my shoulder seam. And would prefer not to have one. Ps I love love love your tutorials.

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Hi Carol, fuller busts require more length and width at the front. Cup sizes over D usually benefit from some sort of dart fitting. You can of course use "ease" instead as I have done in this tutorial but it doesn't always have a desirable effect if the bust size is over a D cup.

[@siamese35]

When opening up the slash lines the pieces sort of move about. To alleviate this do you make sure the pieces stay straight up and down?

[@TanniMausi2010]

What about the front and back waistline? Can I still put them together?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Hi Tanni, can you expand on your question? It's not clear to me what you are asking.

[@Marty_Makes]

Great job! Subscribed!

[@saadiayessadcherif6661]

Merci beaucoup madame pour votre expliquer

[@ckim5134]

if you have to add more than one inch and take away at the bottom front side seam then the waist lines for the front and back don't match up at the side seams. how do you correct this?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Hi Kim. Yes, this is one of the reasons I don't particularly like this method. The solution however is to move the front waist notch up. The waist position at CF will remain the same.

[@jessy7785]

Can you do this on a knit dress?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

Try this www.inhousepatternsstudio.com/blog/fitting-knits-how-to-make-a-bust-adjustment-on-a-t-shirt-pattern

[@pohchoolow2484]

I am beginner but can u teach me the basic draft thanks 😊

[@謝孟真-l7t]

Good

[@siamese35]

How do you know where on the armhole to make a privet point?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

It doesn't really matter. Just somewhere around the deepest part of the curve usually works best.

[@BeatrizAbiRached]

Perfect! :)