And What to Do if the Pattern Generator Fails to Submit
MiSlope generates custom sewing patterns based on your exact body measurements—no guessing, no one-size-fits-all. One of the most foundational pieces we create is the bodice sloper (or bodice block), which forms the base for tops, dresses, leotards, and more.
But here’s the catch: the bodice only works if your vertical measurements stack correctly. When they don’t, the MiSlope generator might fail to submit—or worse, create a distorted pattern. Let’s break down how your measurements work together behind the scenes, and what to do if something goes wrong.
How MiSlope Builds Your Bodice Sloper
The core vertical measurement in your profile is:
Nape to Waist — the distance from the base of your neck (nape) to your natural waistline.
This total length is not used in isolation. It must accommodate several key measurements that are stacked on top of one another to create the correct vertical proportions of the bodice:
1. Arm Scye Depth
This is the vertical distance from your nape to the bottom of your armhole. It defines how deep the armhole will be and where it sits on your torso. A well-placed scye ensures freedom of movement without gaping or tightness. It also acts as the anchor point for the rest of your bodice structure—everything else builds down from here.
2. Additional Vertical Space
This is the space between the bottom of the armhole and your bust apex (the fullest part of your bust).
It might sound like a minor detail, but it’s critical. This is what allows shaping seams and darts to fall in the right place.
The bust apex should never sit below the armhole—if it does, the garment won’t contour properly, and you’ll see pulling, gaping, or collapsed shaping around the chest.
3. Waist to Bust Apex
This is the vertical measurement from your bust apex down to your waist. It defines the lower section of the bodice and ensures that darts and shaping seams align with the torso. When correct, it gives the bodice a smooth, fitted appearance without distortion.
It All Has to Fit Within Your Nape-to-Waist
The logic looks like this:
If the sum of these vertical segments exceeds your nape-to-waist measurement, the MiSlope system can’t generate a valid bodice—it physically can’t fit all the shaping into the available space. That’s when your pattern might fail to submit or generate with strange proportions.
Example of a Conflict
Let’s say you enter the following:
- Nape to Waist: 11"
- Arm Scye Depth: 7.9"
- Waist to Bust Apex: 5.25"
Here’s what the system sees:
But you only have 11" total available.
That 2+ inch gap creates a logic error. There’s simply not enough room for all the shaping to fit. The result? Your sloper can't be built—or if it is, it won’t reflect your actual proportions.
Measurement Troubleshooting Tips
If your pattern won’t submit, or your preview looks wrong, here’s what to check:
Revisit your measurements:
- Ensure you're clearly marking your waist with a string and measure straight down the spine, not from the shoulder.
- Measure your nape to arm scye without using 2 fingers and use 1 or none
- Does your bust apex fall below your armhole? (It shouldn’t.)
Run the stacking check:
Add together: Arm Scye Depth + Waist to Bust Apex
…and ask: does this fit within your Nape to Waist measurement?
If not, remeasure or adjust. Sometimes one small error—like measuring over the curve of the body instead of vertically—can throw off the whole stack.
Final Note
The magic of MiSlope is that it uses your real measurements to generate patterns built for your body—not an average. But to make that magic work, the vertical proportions must add up correctly.
Think of it like this: your nape to waist is the container, and each measurement inside—arm scye, bust shaping, and waist placement—needs to fit like puzzle pieces.
If something doesn’t quite line up, don’t worry. It’s not a software bug—it’s usually just a measurement conflict that can be quickly fixed. And we’re always here to help you figure it out.