How to Fix Back Armhole Gaping: 2 Professional Methods

Read the Wrinkles: Episode 4 Back armhole gapping. You’ve probably seen it... that space that shows up behind the shoulder blade, no matter how perfectly you think you've sewn your bodice. This is one of the most asked-about fitting issues I get... and for good reason. In this episode of Read the Wrinkles, we’re zeroing in on what’s really causing that back shoulder gap and how to fix it with confidence. I’ll walk you through how to pin it out on the garment and give you two clean options for correcting it on your pattern: with a dart, or without one. If you’ve ever had a sleeveless top shift around your shoulders, spotted that odd gap behind the armhole, or fought with a bodice that just won’t lay flat across the back, this one's for you. Especially if you’d rather fix it fast without tearing the whole thing apart. ✨ Into this series? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. New episodes dropping regularly as we decode the most common fitting wrinkles from real-life garments. PatternCon 2026 is already in motion! And we’re over halfway sold out! Want to learn this stuff in-person with me and other makers who love to geek out over fit? 🎟️ Grab your ticket at PatternCon.com 📚 Full class list for 2026 is here: Class Lineup And hey... got a wrinkle you want decoded next? Drop it in the comments. I’m building the lineup now and your fit struggles might just be the next feature. Follow for more!   / creative.costume.academy   Facebook:   / tricky.patterns   Want more? Free Pattern Masterclass https://www.creativecostumeacademy.co... Sign up for the Pattern News list and get the monthly freebie! https://tricia-camacho.mykajabi.com/c... Get full sloper sets, tools, and pattern paper: https://www.creativecostumeacademy.co... To know more about all the things CCA has to offer visit my website! https://www.Creativecostumeacademy.com