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Posted by Kirsten H. Sollie on May 23, 2005, 10:35 am
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> Several years ago someone asked why her dress with a set in sleeve
> hiked up when she raised her arms. I printed the replies she got and
> now I am unable to find them. Someone recommended a book that fully
> explains the way armseyes and sleeves are drafted and meant to fit.
> I have this problem whenever I sew something with a set in sleeve.
> Everything looks fine when my arms are down. but when I raise my arms
> the entire dress hikes up. Dresses, shirts, tops, jackets , they all
> hike up. What causes this and how would I alter the pattern. This is
> the only fitting problem I have not been able to resolve. I will be
> mighty greatful if someone can help. Jean
The latest issue of Threads magazine has a very good article on
sleeve-fitting.
Kirsten Sollie
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