Pattern drafting video

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Fri, 03/15/2013 - 17:45
melisande
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I am working on drafting my back bodice pattern.  The line from the waistline to the bustline comes out shorter than my side seam line, so point X on the side seam line comes out higher than the bustline, making the armhole very small.  I have had this same problem in the past when using pattern drafting books.  I am very tall, 6' 1", does this change any of the formulas? Could that be the problem?

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Tue, 03/19/2013 - 19:42
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Nehzat
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Re: Bodice Block Pattern Armhole Size Issue

 Dear melisande,

I suggest you first remeasure your side seam length, according to the instructions.

It does not matter if the bodice side seam line extends above the bust line. Extend the line above the bust line, then measure your bodice side seam length on it. Then continue the rest of the lesson and follow the instructions. By following the instructions in the lesson, everything will work out at the end.

happy sewing,

Nehzat

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