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  1. To Get the Right Armhole, Fit the Bodice - Threads

    Feb 9, 2016 · Learn how to successfully fit an armhole by using a muslin. Adjust bust, back, and shoulder—and your armhole almost takes care of itself.

  2. How to Transform a Standard Curved Armhole into a Square-Cut

    Sep 25, 2017 · How to Transform a Standard Curved Armhole into a Square-Cut Armhole A simple vintage jacket reveals an attractive and unusual feature. Here's how to sew it.

  3. A New Way to Fit Sleeves - Threads

    Mar 2, 2021 · 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.

  4. On Fitting Sleeves - Threads

    Sep 25, 2018 · 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 …

  5. How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern - Threads

    Jan 6, 2025 · Dolman-style coats and jackets represent timeless fashion. They offer a comfortable fit for layering over other garments, and provide a minimalist vibe with their simplified cut. Even better, they …

  6. Expert Techniques for Finishing Stretch Knits - Threads

    These techniques for finishing stretch knits rely on bands of stretch fabric to stabilize garment openings while preserving the elasticity.

  7. A Fresh Way to Fit a Sleeve - Threads

    Jul 22, 2021 · 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 …

  8. French Dart for Fit - Threads

    Sep 23, 2021 · Excess fabric in the armhole is a frequent fitting complaint, especially for sewers who make full-bust adjustments.

  9. Create a Custom Sleeve Pattern - Threads

    Aug 19, 2008 · Learn how to add sleeves to a favorite sleeveless dress or top pattern by creating a custom sleeve pattern. All you need are some arm measurements and the bodice pattern.

  10. shoulder and armscye fitting - Threads

    Jun 27, 2007 · The part that interested me had to do with front and back armhole depth measured vertically from shoulder to base of armhole. It said that the back depth should be longer (can’t recall if …