How to Determine the Shoulder Slope on a Pattern

This week I've got a really quick video that I hope you’ll find truly helpful.
It answers a question from Kelly who wanted to know how to measure her shoulder slope. A quick google search will give you several options. You can trace your shoulder line onto a piece of paper taped to the wall or use an iPhone app to determine the degree of slant. I personally haven’t found these to be very accurate because you usually need a helper to work with you, so I rely on the sample fit assessment to tell me what the shoulder slope should be.
Once you have a sample a garment that fits your shoulder angle, you can record that information for future use. So today I’m going to show you how to measure the shoulder slope on a pattern so that you can use the information for future sewing sewing projects.
Once you watch the video and understand how to measure the shoulder slope on a pattern you can convert this information to degrees if needed by using a protractor. To fuel yourself with even more knowledge I suggest you review your best fitting patterns and determine the shoulder slope that works best for you and use the information on all your future projects.
Have a great week!
All My Best,
Alexandra

[@annethevenot461]

Good information! Thank you.

[@snugbumswallace7218]

Wow

[@kristinjones743]

Would I do this before or after I’ve altered the pattern for a forward shoulder? Or does it even matter?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

The order of shoulder adjustments don't matter much because one change will affect the other. Measure the shoulder slope after all fitting is complete so you have a guide for the correct shoulder slope for you. Watch the next video for how to determine the degree of shoulder slope for more info.

[@coal.sparks]

Where is the link to the guide?

[@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns]

@@coal.sparks I forgot to link it! Here it is: www.inhousepatternsstudio.com/the-perfect-fit-guide