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Sun, 09/01/2013 - 10:27
dwms
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I would like to know how to add ease to the bodice front and back in order to use the pattern. I believe that adding to the side seams will change the placement of the dart, sleeve positions, alter the neckline, etc.  Is this correct?  I think the sleeve has ease already-not sure.  Anyway I would appreciate instructions as to how to add the ease and any corrections that would need to be made. I will be making tops that are hip length.  I am learning alot in the pattern drafting lessons, which is primarily why I joined, although I am interested in everything you teach. Please keep up the great work!  I am having a great time learning pattern drafting, but I am so new to it and don't understand some things. Looking forward to your reply. I am planning to watch the shirt making lesson perhaps my questions are answered in that lesson. Thanks so much.    dwms

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Tue, 09/03/2013 - 14:26
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Nehzat
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Re: Like to know how to add ease

Dear dwms,

Adding ease to the side seams does not affect the position of the darts. If we reduce the intake of the darts to add ease to the garment, the darts will become narrower, but the center line of the darts will stay the same. Adding ease to the side seams will not affect the neckline or the sleeve position either. 
If  we add ease to the side seams, we will need to add ease to the sleeve under arm seam as well.

you can click here to see my answer regarding your question on adding ease in another post.

I have answered a lot of other questions regarding adding ease, you can search for them by typing your topic in the search bar along the top right, then clicking on the search button. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat



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