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   jenniferstern | Jun 13, 2023 02:50pm | #1

   Best wishes for a speedy recovery after surgery. One of the members in my FB group had shoulder surgery coming up & I recommended to make a snap closure on the shoulder seams (On a dress that she could step into). She tried it and was happy with the results. Here's a photo of the shoulder of the dress

   
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   macmur56 | Jun 14, 2023 11:03am | #2

   Thank you so much for your reply! The dress looks so well done (and pretty); I will try the same approach.

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   user-7036752 | Jul 02, 2023 06:25am | #5

   Thank you for asking this question. I fell nearly two years ago and shattered the ball joint. The surgeon didn't want to operate, so I was left to 'heal'. I have some movement and much pain. It was over eighteen months before I could use my machines, even now it is only for a few minutes at a time - interspersed with paracetamol, the only pain killer I am allowed as I take blood thinners too.
   I've been wearing, and was starting to make, oversized stretch tops. Now I realize there may be alternatives, thanks to your question and these helpful replies - very many thanks to all of you.
   mcmur56, I wish you a speedy recovery with a better outcome than mine, pain and movement- wise. Take care...

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   user-2413801 | Jun 22, 2023 05:12pm | #3

   Here are links to a few patterns that have sleeves with zippers that may be a starting point for your sewing: https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9723 ; https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v1635 . Best wishes with your surgery, recovery and sewing.

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   macmur56 | Jun 28, 2023 08:35am | #4

   Thank you very much for the links!