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Fixing the fit - vest top sewing

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EnterFunnyNameHere · 05/05/2025 17:55

Hi crafty folks! Can anyone help me with this, as I'm clueless.

I've been trying to make a simple vest top out of jersey. On first attempt, it was a bit baggy under the arms (red circles), so I took on the top of the side seams. This helped a bit, but then it was almost gaping slightly at the front of the arm holes (blue arrows). I got that basically looking OK with a couple of darts, but I'm sure you shouldn't need darts in a vest top! I don't think it's an issue of stretching the fabric out of shape, although it could be. I did everything with with zigzag or overlocker... I'm not sure what it "means"... maybe it's too tight across the actual bust line?! Does anyone have any insight what i might be doing wrong? (I'm attaching an image, no idea how quick they are to load).

Many thanks!

Fixing the fit - vest top sewing
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17to35 · 05/05/2025 18:46

Maybe when you took in the side seams you should have shortened the straps by taking in the shoulder seams?
I am obviously only guessing

EcruCardigan · 05/05/2025 18:57

Vest patterns usually have darts at the bustline.
I've never made one.

EnterFunnyNameHere · 05/05/2025 19:05

17to35 · 05/05/2025 18:46

Maybe when you took in the side seams you should have shortened the straps by taking in the shoulder seams?
I am obviously only guessing

Hmm, maybe, although it only seems ill fitting at the front... aside from using darts, I don't know how to shorten only the front 😁

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EnterFunnyNameHere · 05/05/2025 19:06

EcruCardigan · 05/05/2025 18:57

Vest patterns usually have darts at the bustline.
I've never made one.

Umm, I'm not sure that's true in patterns designed for stretch jersey... I have 3 patterns (only attempted one) for similar styles and none have darts - and I've never bought a jersey vest with bust darts...?

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