side seam

Hi Semande,

You can extend the line from S to W a bit more so that you can measure the side seam from S and mark it on the line.

You can also measure the side seam again on the body, to make sure that you have the correct measurement.

Make sure to measure from the bottom edge of the paper strip when measuring the side seam. When you place the paper strip under the arm, it should be in a comfortable position without going to high up into your flesh.

Hope this helps,

Nehzat

Thank you so much for the prompt response. im really impressed. i actually tried doing that and thank God i did just what you suggested. im really impressed with what i've learnt so far.

The other thing i wanted to ask is that my mark fell on the front pattern when joining X to T in chapter 19 (centering shoulder slopes and aligning armholes) of the bodice pattern video but i don't really understand what to do about it as im a visual learner.

Hi Semande,

If your mark falls on the front pattern, you need to open the back shoulder fold and fold the front shoulder instead.

Then follow the rest of the instructions as shown.

Let me know if you have any problems doing this.

Happy sewing

Nehzat

i've tried this but the armhole is stll not aligning. 

Do i  fold E to I on the front shoulder or do i fold the new shoulder slope line?

Is it possible for you to give me instructions using the letters instead i.e. X to J and so on.

l would have preffered calling you but im in the UK.

Sorry for the trouble.

Hi Semande,

No problem.

You need to fold along E - H of the front pattern and place it on the back pattern, lining it up along the back pattern shoulder line (E - H).

You don't have to even remove the tapes, just move the excess paper from under the back pattern to under the front patter. This way you can mark the new shoulder slope and draw it on the front pattern, then transfer the mark to the back pattern with a pin. Then draw the shoulder slope on the back pattern, by connecting the pin hole to E.

Now you can align the armhole lines by drawing a line from the pin hole to the back armpit line.

Its best to use different colors to distinguish between the new and old lines.

Hope this helps.

Nehzat