sleeve pattern not included

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Thu, 08/26/2010 - 08:01
tammu
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 Hi nehzat

I made a bodice block pattern for my daughter. When i made the muslin it turned out to be one with a very good fit . Not much adjustments really.

I thought i will make a normal sleeve for it.  I cant find any instructions for sleeves in the library. Will you be posting sleeve making video soon? 

Another thing how do i turn a well fitting block pattern into slightly loose top/dress

thanks

diana

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Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:47
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Nehzat
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Re: Bodice Block, Sleeve Pattern and Adding Ease

 Hi Diana,

Congrats on making the block pattern for your daughter and getting it right. We will add a sleeve block pattern making lesson soon to our online library.

To give ease to your block pattern you can reduce the intake of the darts after drafting the block pattern. You can also add to the side seams from the top to the bottom, both on the front and the back. You may also add more to the side seam at the waistlines compared to the rest of the side seams. Make sure to add the same amount to the front and back side seams when you do this. Then all you have to do is smooth out the lines.

You can add about 5 mm to the side seams on the front and back, this will give you a total ease of 2 cm from the armpit to the hemline in the side seams. If you think you need more ease you can add more. After adding the ease and drawing the new side seams, you measure, mark and draw the seam allowances. It is best to do another test on muslin, before cutting your fabric.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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