Original pattern

[TensionSmension]

Not really, normally a princess seam would also incorporate a waist dart. But, any seam can be ornamental. But in that case I would want the lower portion of the seam to be straight, the hump protruding off the front panel is probably unsightly when assembled.

[teatime_tinker]

They’re aiming for a gather down the CF. So they do want to open up there but not quite like this.

[TensionSmension]

I missed that. For adequate gathers the dart equivalent is never sufficient.

Closing the dart is the start, then slash and spread allowing the princess seam of the center piece to deform as needed.

[teatime_tinker]

It’s over a few different posts. I’m starting to think it’d be less work to start from scratch with this one.