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How to Get a Perfect Fit in Sleeves
Here are some basic tips for getting a nice fitting sleeve on your sewing pattern.
We start off with a symmetrical sleeve when it’s folded in half lengthwise on your pattern.
Steps for a Perfect Sleeve Fit
- The underarm seam must be mirrored front to back. It’s okay to have a slight curve here, but it must be mirrored!
- The front reverse curve of the sleeve is more scooped than the back (usually between 1/8”–1/4”).
- Add a little extra in the front shoulder tip. Look at your shoulder tip bone right now. Does that bone protrude out a little more in the front than in the back? If so, you’ll want to do this to your pattern 😊 (usually between 1/8”–1/4”).
- The reverse curve of the sleeve should match the curve of the armhole on the body. This should be similar up to the notch area (more/less).
I hope these are helpful tips for you! Happy Sewing and Happy Pattern Making! 🌷🌸💜
This information and more can be found in The Fitting Book. Order your book today through the link below.
THE FITTING BOOK:
The Ultimate Fitting Guide
That You’ll Use Throughout
Your Fitting & Sewing Journey.
LEARN
THE 3-STEP
FITTING PROCESS:
- ✔ Identify the Fitting Issue.
- ✔ Pin, Cut, & Tape the Fitting Sample.
- ✔ Correct the Sewing Pattern.
CUSTOMIZED FIT
YOU WANT
The Fitting
Book
INCLUDES:
- ✔ Tops
- ✔Pants
- ✔ Skirts/Dresses
- ✔ My Secret in Fitting
Diagonal Draglines
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It's a feeling of happiness to create and sew. Sewing allows the imagination to flourish which brings fulfillment and gives a sense of accomplishment. For so many people, sewing is that happy place. It s getting into that creative flow where time doesn't exist and problems seem to disappear. The result is amazing. When you try that item on after you 've finished it, there is nothing better than feeling 100% YOU. You 've designed it with your fabric combinations and it fits you.
