Full bust adjustment
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A pattern alteration that adds width and length to the bust area of a bodice, typically by slashing and spreading the pattern, to fit a bust larger than the block assumes.
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Dart point relocation
The process of moving a dart's point closer to or farther from the bust or hip apex to correct fit or match a design change.
Broad back adjustment
A pattern alteration that adds width across the upper back of a bodice pattern, usually by slashing and spreading, to accommodate a back broader than the block assumes.
Forearm adjustment
A pattern alteration that reshapes the lower portion of a sleeve to accommodate a forearm that is bent, muscular, or otherwise shaped differently from the standard block.
Hollow chest adjustment
A pattern alteration that removes excess fabric from the upper front of a bodice to fit a chest less full than the standard block assumes.
Lengthen and shorten pattern
A basic pattern alteration performed at printed lengthen-or-shorten lines to change a garment's length in a chosen area without distorting its proportions or seam shapes.
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