armhole adjustments for large busted . . . - Threads *The shoulder neck armhole area is crucial to a good fit for any garment As you must increase fabric in width and length for a fuller bust, you must first ascertain the correct pattern size to use for this upper chest area
A New Way to Fit Sleeves - Threads I’ll show you where a sleeve’s fit can go wrong, how to measure the body and draft a sleeve, and, finally, how to drape the sleeve cap
3 Neat Edge Finishes for the Sleeveless Styles of Summer With these techniques, you can eliminate the traditional facings on the armhole edges of sleeveless garments and still have beautifully finished results I’ll show you three edge finishes that work beautifully on summer garments: folded bias facing, a baby hem, and scalloped edging
On Fitting Sleeves - Threads The armhole Alter the armhole by raising or lowering the underarm seamline by the same amount you add to or subtract from the sleeve cap height 1 Measure and mark the amount of your alteration on the side seam Find the section of a designer’s curve that matches the armhole curve at the underarm 2
A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve - Threads Option 3: Raise the armhole If your sleeve fits nicely around the biceps, but doesn’t have lift, you may be able to raise the bodice armhole By doing so, you reduce the bodice armhole ease to less than the sleeve biceps ease This results in a Chanel-like sleeve, with a high underarm, a relatively slim sleeve, and maximum lift
Alterations on ready to wear-armholes - Threads Depending on whether the armholes are too low or too wide I will take in the shoulder seam or the side seam, sometimes both For the side seam you need to taper it so it keeps the width at the middle but gets narrower at the underarm It's easy to pin or baste it until you get the fit you like, or compare it to a top that fits to see where they differ
French Dart for Fit - Threads Excess fabric in the armhole is a frequent fitting complaint, especially for sewers who make full-bust adjustments