This tutorial was extremely helpful! I've read about these issues, but having you explain and use the mannequin really made things click for me. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve had so much trouble wrapping my head around this topic and “do I need a FBA or just fix the shoulder” question. You made this so easy! 😀
This is fantastic. I have been struggling with full bust adjustments and not understanding that it was the shoulder seen that was the problem all along!!! Thank you so much!
Just found you today, subscribed and hope to see more subjects that will improve my sewing, we're not going to be where we can't learn more in our hobbies.
This tutorial is excellent! You explained the problem and solution well for each situation. Thank you for the visuals and clear explanations! I hope you continue to make videos like this! You’re a great teacher!
Wow. So many fitting issues addressed in one video. The Shoulder Slope on all my retail garments suck. Drag Lines identifying the issues at the Shoulder Slope rather than immediately proceeding to a bust adjust is really, really appreciated! Big thanks! I am saving this as the first adjustment to address in all pattern muslins. Height before width!
Thank you for this information. My biggest problem with fit is in the shoulder and arm area. I have a high round back and forward shoulders…. So I appreciated your tutorial so much. ~ Diann
You've explained my issues with tops creeping backwards. This generally ony happens with woven tops for me and I'm excited to finally know how to fix it.
Fantastic video. Your teaching is clear and concise. Your visual examples, both on the muslins and the mini patterns are so helpful. This underscores the importance of sewing a muslin! 😊. While I don’t need these adjustments (I generally have to do a petite bodice adjustment) the techniques are applicable to so many other fitting fixes we have to do. Thanks, Melly!
Thanks for the great tutorial! You're an excellent teacher! When I do the forward shoulder adjustment, should I move the sleeve shoulder seam notch forward by the same amount? Thanks much!
These are awesome adjustments. But my problem is that my bust is too high and i have excess fabric in the front and back shoulder height of almost all my tops and dresses. How do I adjust for that? I normally have at least 1.5 inches or more. Should I just cut the pattern across the bust? How do I adjust the sleeve after that? Helllppp meeee.
That doesn't make sense. A higher bust does not change the length of the armscye or shoulder slope. It sounds like maybe you have a full bust and that is pushing the garment up and you likely need a full bust adjustment to make the shoulders sit properly. mellysews.com/how-to-do-a-bust-adjustment/
Hi, one thing, many times the wrinkles are not from sloped shoulder but an arm hole that’s too big, I notice that is a much more common issue b/c pattern designers rather err on the large side. It’s a different fix.
This isn't about sleeves at all. This is about how a garment fits at the shoulders. If you have shoulder fit issues it will affect everything, including the seams.
@@Mellysews I meant would you need to do the sleeve adjustment for the forward shoulder adjustment if it is a puffy gathered sleeve? I just made these adjustments and going to use the Anna Allen Anthea sleeve. Thanks
I can’t tell you how relevatory this tutorial was!! GAME CHANGER. Thank you!!!
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This tutorial was extremely helpful! I've read about these issues, but having you explain and use the mannequin really made things click for me. Thank you!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve had so much trouble wrapping my head around this topic and “do I need a FBA or just fix the shoulder” question. You made this so easy! 😀
Ding ding ding, I need a forward shoulder adjustment!!! Thank you, this was so helpful
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One of the best explanations I have seen Thank you!!
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Felt like someone was stalking me and made this video! 😆 Thank you so much for this! It helped a lot!!!
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Love this. I always increased/decreased the arm scye and got into loads of issues. It never occured to me to move the whole armhole! :)
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This is fantastic. I have been struggling with full bust adjustments and not understanding that it was the shoulder seen that was the problem all along!!! Thank you so much!
This can be tricky. Sometimes what looks like a sloped shoulder adjustment needed is actually a full bust adjustment needed and vice versa.
Just found you today, subscribed and hope to see more subjects that will improve my sewing, we're not going to be where we can't learn more in our hobbies.
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This tutorial is excellent! You explained the problem and solution well for each situation. Thank you for the visuals and clear explanations! I hope you continue to make videos like this! You’re a great teacher!
Glad it was helpful!
So concise and always helpful advice. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great info. Always wondered about the narrow & sloped shoulder adjustments.
Thanks for watching!
A brilliant tutorial. Thank you Melly.
Glad you enjoyed it!
SUCH A USEFUL WORKSHOP - THANKS SO MUCH
You're very welcome!
Wow. So many fitting issues addressed in one video. The Shoulder Slope on all my retail garments suck.
Drag Lines identifying the issues at the Shoulder Slope rather than immediately proceeding to a bust adjust
is really, really appreciated!
Big thanks! I am saving this as the first adjustment to address in all pattern muslins. Height before width!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for an excellent video. You're very clear and your demonstration was spot on.
Glad it was helpful!
Fabulous! Your tips are always on clear and easy to follow. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this information. My biggest problem with fit is in the shoulder and arm area. I have a high round back and forward shoulders…. So I appreciated your tutorial so much. ~ Diann
Happy to help!
This was so helpful and so clear, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
You've explained my issues with tops creeping backwards. This generally ony happens with woven tops for me and I'm excited to finally know how to fix it.
Glad to help!
Such clear visuals! Thank you so much for this guide!
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I saw so much videos on this issues but non this helpful. Thnx for this tutorial.
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Thank you! It was so clear and I understood everything 🎉
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You are so good to make these excellent video. Thank you for your detailed teaching with example! Happy holidays.
You are so welcome!
Fantastic video. Your teaching is clear and concise. Your visual examples, both on the muslins and the mini patterns are so helpful. This underscores the importance of sewing a muslin! 😊. While I don’t need these adjustments (I generally have to do a petite bodice adjustment) the techniques are applicable to so many other fitting fixes we have to do. Thanks, Melly!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great tutorial! You're an excellent teacher! When I do the forward shoulder adjustment, should I move the sleeve shoulder seam notch forward by the same amount? Thanks much!
It depends on where the notch is and whether you adjusted the sleeve cap. If the notch is nearer to the side seam you likely don't have to move it.
Very helpful, thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you Melissa. Good tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Melly! 😊
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great instruction! When you go to make these adjustments, do you pick apart the garment and start from scratch?
I wouldn't be making the garment from my final fabric without basting a muslin to check for fitting issues first.
This is brilliant. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is so clever!
Thanks
Thanks for the helpful tutorial. If a top nearly falls off my shoulders, then is this a shoulder adjustment?
Could be. Could also just be the wrong size.
Wow ! Thank you !
You are welcome!
Very helpful. What if I need a forward shoulder adjustment and a sloped shoulder adjustment? Do I do both? Which comes first? Thanks
Probably fix the biggest problem first, which is probably your forward shoulders?
You can do it either way, you just want to do one change at a time and then test the fit from that change.
Thanks for asking - I had the same question. 😊
These are awesome adjustments. But my problem is that my bust is too high and i have excess fabric in the front and back shoulder height of almost all my tops and dresses. How do I adjust for that? I normally have at least 1.5 inches or more. Should I just cut the pattern across the bust? How do I adjust the sleeve after that? Helllppp meeee.
That doesn't make sense. A higher bust does not change the length of the armscye or shoulder slope. It sounds like maybe you have a full bust and that is pushing the garment up and you likely need a full bust adjustment to make the shoulders sit properly. mellysews.com/how-to-do-a-bust-adjustment/
Hi, one thing, many times the wrinkles are not from sloped shoulder but an arm hole that’s too big, I notice that is a much more common issue b/c pattern designers rather err on the large side. It’s a different fix.
Yes, but that's not the subject of this video
If the sleeve is a gathered sleeve or puffy sleeve, would you need to do the adjustment? I am assuming this is for fitted sleeves?
This isn't about sleeves at all. This is about how a garment fits at the shoulders. If you have shoulder fit issues it will affect everything, including the seams.
@@Mellysews I meant would you need to do the sleeve adjustment for the forward shoulder adjustment if it is a puffy gathered sleeve? I just made these adjustments and going to use the Anna Allen Anthea sleeve. Thanks
my shoulder seam sits well on shoulder slant but there is a slight gap at high point shoulder. please advise how to solve that issue?
Covered that in the video, straight shoulder
Does the forward shoulder adjustment alter the neck?
If done correctly the neckline should remain the same length