noniemyster17

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Here is my second attempt to make a dress. The colors just stood out to me at the fabric store. It reminds me of strawberry shortcake (the cartoon character, not the sweet sweet dessert.) It has a sweetheart top, a green zipper, and a green checkered removable ribbon. It is also fully lined. I also have a underskirt of tulle, also removable, so when I want a fluffy dress, I put that under the skirt, and when I don't, I just take it off.

I used
2 yds pink polka dot fabric
1 yd plain cotton
1 14 inch zipper
3 yds fine tulle
3 yds netting
1 yd ribbon

It took about 3 days to complete (mostly because I didn't want to mess up, so I went sloooow.) I really like the outcome. Please note, I had to pin the dress to my dress form, because my dress form is a size 10, and I am a size 8. That's why the dress looks a little awkward. I made a post about "darts" recently, because this dress required them. I went ahead and put the darts in, but I appreciated all the good suggestions that I will use for future dresses

noniemyster17

Hey, I'm brand new to the community, and to sewing itself. Yay.
Is there a way to make curves for the chest area without making giant darts? I have checked out a lot of patterns and all seem to include darts on the chest area. I get that they create the curve shape, the problem is that it always looks more cone-like, and I end up feeling like it look's 40's style.  I have bought dresses that don't have the darts, and are completely seemless in the chest area, with curves. I've watched a tutorial that helped make them less pointy and pucker-y. But....
I am trying to make a tight fitting top without darts or seams. Is this possible. Any suggestions?