Bodice armhole circumference

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Tue, 05/20/2014 - 10:20
phusch
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 Hi Nehzat,

After I sewed my bodice sloper the armholes come in to far and lay on the back of my arm from the armpit line at U down to X  and the same thing in the front from T to I.  The circumference is too tight and small for my arms, also it bunches up under the arm a bit.  Thanks for any suggestions.  Pat

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Thu, 05/22/2014 - 17:46
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Nehzat
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Re: Bodice armhole circumference

Dear Pat,

I believe that you have measured the front and back armpit distances more than you body measurements. I also think that you may have measured your side seam length longer as well.

Please watch the video lesson where I give instructions for taking these measurements again, to make sure you are taking them correctly. 

If this is the case than your pattern should be adjusted according to the new measurements. 

Hope this helps.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Thu, 05/22/2014 - 18:02
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phusch
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Bodice Armhole Circumference

 Thank you for your time, I will try and re measure.  Pat

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Wed, 06/04/2014 - 14:55
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phusch
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Bodice back, underarn

Hi Nehzat,

 I drafted a new bodice block  and decreased the back armpit, front armpit and side seam length.  I still have too much fabrick near the bottom of armhole on back and creases when I move my arm.  So I guess the area is bustline at W and just about a cm above that then down to the seam under the arm at X.  Will lowering the sideseam length even more create problems elsewhere. Does 14cm sound like it would work.  I am short between the underarm and waist and could try this.  It is hard to measure myself and get an accurate measurement.  Thank you for your help.  Pat

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Wed, 06/04/2014 - 15:09
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Nehzat
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Re: Excess Material Around Armpit Line and Side Seams

Dear Pat,

There should be no problem with lowering the side seam until the bodice fits you. If you do a test fitting on muslin, you can always estimate how much you need to lower the side seam length by. The same goes for the armpit area. Then make the same adjustments to your pattern. This way, when you cut and sew your main fabric, there won't be any problems. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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