Pattern_making-How_to_make_a_small_bust_adjustment_SBA

Small bust adjustment SBA

To do a small bust adjustment without affecting the rest of the bodice, draw a line in the centre of the bust dart to the apex. Draw a second line from the apex to the hem, this line must be parallel to the grainline.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Draw a last line from the apex to 1/3 of the armhole.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Cut the line starting from the hem, passing by the apex and ending at the armhole leaving a notch. Cut out the line of the middle of the bust dart leaving a notch at the apex.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Draw a parallel to the line from the apex to the hem of half of the measure you want to reduce. (If you need to reduce the bust by 4cm. in total, draw a line at 2cm.).

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Then, place the side piece on this new line, note that the bust dart will overlap, then paste the rest. The middle section is longer than the side, draw a line perpendicular to the centre front.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Cut along this line and align the part to the waist.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA

Redraw the bust and waist dart. Close the darts and redraw the side and the waist as well as the armhole.

Pattern making: How to do a small bust adjustment SBA