Fitting shell

The next step is to make a fitting shell that fits me, or at least the dress form. I like to think that if it fits the dressform, it will have a chance of fitting me. :-)

So, I put in my measurement in Pattern Master. So far, so not got it right yet ...

It's handy to stick in a pin at the bust point, but it kinda creeps me out.

The armhole is not deep enough, so far as I can tell, but the amount of pattern between the neck and the bottom of the armhole is way too much. How, you might ask, is that possible?

The shoulder seamline is just the wrong shape. Connie Crawford has a book & DVD on draping to make a pattern. I think that may be much easier -- start with the shape & make the pattern to fit.