A Garment Sewing Tip
I usually keep to quilting and embroidery related posts, but I came across this article I had written several years ago. It has been very helpful to me when cutting out set-in sleeves to create more room around the armhole. So for those garment sewers out there, I hope you find this useful! :)
If you are needing more room for arm movement for jackets with set-in sleeves, here is a tip for adjusting your pattern before cutting the pattern pieces.
When a garment armhole is cut too low, movement will be restricted. On a jacket with a set-in sleeve, raising the armhole to fit closer to the underarm will give you more movement.
Try on the pattern to determine the amount needed to raise the underarm. Generally, ½ to 3/4 inch will be sufficient.
Tape pattern tracing paper to the front and back underarm patterns and redraw the underarm curve, raising the desired amount and tapering back to the original armhole. Make the same adjustment on the sleeve pattern.
Mark and measure the new armhole and sleeve stitching lines. They should be equal length at the underarm area below the notches.
If you are needing more room for arm movement for jackets with set-in sleeves, here is a tip for adjusting your pattern before cutting the pattern pieces.
When a garment armhole is cut too low, movement will be restricted. On a jacket with a set-in sleeve, raising the armhole to fit closer to the underarm will give you more movement.
Try on the pattern to determine the amount needed to raise the underarm. Generally, ½ to 3/4 inch will be sufficient.
Tape pattern tracing paper to the front and back underarm patterns and redraw the underarm curve, raising the desired amount and tapering back to the original armhole. Make the same adjustment on the sleeve pattern.
Mark and measure the new armhole and sleeve stitching lines. They should be equal length at the underarm area below the notches.
posted by Serena at 1:13 PM
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