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NeedleNomad

Apr 12

Edited: 4d

Help! I'm stuck. How do I correct this Centre Back panel of the Traditional Jacket? (LESSON 19)

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Hi!

I'm currently on lesson 19 (preparing front back and sleeves) and have stumbled upon an error in the prepping of the CB.

This is the centre back basted at the seamline up to the beginning of the vent.

When opened up, the chest lines and hip lines are not in a straight line, but rather meeting at an angle. I observed from you version that it opened up like a book, with the 2 panels mirroring eachother, and the lines completely straight.

When the hiplines and chestlines WERE brought to alignment, I was left with this bulge. When the bulge was straightened out, the panel sat diagonally, overlapping the vent line.

My actions to troubleshoot so far:

I reprinted and carefully reassembled the paper pattern. This turned out to be in the same proportion as the one originally made, so this was ruled out as being my issue. I carefully redid Lesson 9 (drafting and cutting traditional jacket). The results turned out the same.