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   mem1 | Jul 14, 2005 10:17am | #1

   I was told by a pro that a sleeveless top is cut 1/2/an inch lower and that the shoulder point is moved in 1/2/ inch. She said that I should be able to use a sleeve pattern from another garment of a similar style etc and from the same pattern company and not have any problem.I have done this with a jacket which had a horrible baggy and unflattering sleeve and it worked very well . I have added a sleeve into a sleeveless pattern however.

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   mem1 | Jul 14, 2005 10:20am | #2

   Actually Becky I dont think I have answered yopur question when I read it again Sorry  Also in the last sentence I omitted "not"

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   Jean | Jul 14, 2005 02:39pm | #3

   You can go back and edit your posts if necessary.

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   fabricator | Jul 18, 2005 02:26am | #4

   I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question properly, but it sounds like you're drafting the armhole.  If that's the case, you'll need to take several measurements into account ... across back shoulder, across chest or bust, and armscye depth.  Once you've got those, the curve of the armhole will be determined by the angle of the shoulder and underarm seams, because you will want those lines to meet at right angles with the curve of the armhole as much as possible.  Once you've drafted the armhole, the sleeve will need anywhere from about 1" to 1/4" ease, depending on the fabric being used and style of the garment.  Generally, the higher the sleeve cap, the more the ease.

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   KathleenFasanella | Jul 20, 2005 01:29am | #5

   wow...this thread is mindbloggling...I don't do any of these things. The armhole isn't the hard part; it's the sleeve that's a bugger. If there were enough interest in this topic, I'd do a tutorial on it and load it on my site. You need pictures and drafts to explain this one well. Also, does anybody have the armhole "ruler" out of M.Rohr's drafting book? That could help a lot.

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   bss7 | Jul 20, 2005 05:09pm | #6

   I am very interested in your input on this subject, I am striving to make armholes with sleeves that do not have any bagginess below the arm, and still provide freedom of movement.      Any information on the armhole, and the sleeve preparation will be helpful.  THANKS!

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   mem1 | Jul 21, 2005 05:55am | #7

   Yes patternmaker go ahead I would love it I feel quite frustrated sometimes with the need to add sleeves to a sleeveless top and then to know what has to be done to adjust the jacket pattern to accommodate the added sleeve in the top that is under the jacket .I would be so greatful for any info on this . Regards Marianne

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   KathleenFasanella | Jul 21, 2005 03:36pm | #8

   Hi Marianne
   Okay, I'll do what I can. If you could email me directly as a reminder; send me the specifics then I'll see to it. Also, as I was saying to someone yesterday, sleeves are hard. That's not to say you can't do it just that you'll have to be patient with yourself. For that reason, patternmakers keep a selection of them around to stick in different bodies.