Pattern Drafting For Beginners Part 34 | Bodice Block Alterations | Gaping Armhole Fix

Calling all sewists! Are you interested in learning how to draft patterns but don’t know where to start? In our new series, Pattern Drafting for Beginners, we teach you all the skills you will need to master creating custom made patterns and adaptations. Join Izzy as she takes you right from the beginning, paying attention to your form, basic drafting skills such as drawing and sewing your patterns and manipulation to get your garments fitting like a glove.
Throughout this series, you will discover our top recommendations for the best tools and fabric for pattern drafting in your sewing space. As well as crafting bespoke skirt, dress, trouser and top blocks, you will also learn how to work with darts, draft collars, sleeves, cuffs and much more. Subscribe and follow along so you don’t miss an episode!
Now that you have your custom bodice block, it’s time to look at common fitting issues which may occur, which are the result of our fabulous bodies all being unique! These easy-to-fix adjustments will help you to understand bespoke corrections to help you get that comfortable fit for your body. In this video, Izzy shows you how to adjust the armhole to achieve a better fit for the sleeves of your choice.
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[@mariajones1785]

Really useful information and so easily explained.
Thank you❤️

[@MinervaDotCom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-fq9oo6dy1x]

I have this issue on all commercial patterns. Hence why your tutorial is so vital. I’ll try to implement this to my favourite blouse pattern, as well as my bodice toile, which should make it perfect. Thank you again Izzy.

[@MinervaDotCom]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@lovetosew1373]

This is super helpful for me, thank you for another great tutorial!

[@TajaV]

Omg thank goodness I found this. This is the CLEAREST explanation

[@MinervaDotCom]

Glad you think so!

[@tangorhumba3777]

I thought what a massive dart you have now but I suppose it doesn’t matter once it is sewn the shouler will be the right length and it will be in the right position!!! How clever. I have done this alteration many times but I have never measured so precisely 😞

[@caramell1235]

Could I transfer this gape in the scye through saying an underbust dart from the armpit??

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks Izzy. I sometimes get unwanted volume between my arm and where the dart from the shoulder comes down on your block. Do you think this might be the issue? Thanks, Debbie

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I dont understand the arm hole change. It doesnt seem to reflect actual proportions for an arm to fit through. BTW, this is the first of this series of videos ive seen, so will be looking at the previous ones soon!

[@mariadarling4222]

Doesn’t this make the bodice longer from neck to shoulder on each side?