A lot of people are eager to start fitting a bodice and sleeve pattern because so many garment options open up when you have a master pattern that fits. For example, blouses, shirts, dresses, and jackets become much more accessible.

One of the key areas that is often under-appreciated when it comes to fitting both bodices and sleeves is the armhole. Armhole fitting issues show up in a way that often make people think that there are serious bodice fitting issues. But when we fit the armhole many of those draglines resolve.

It’s important to have a well-fitting bodice and armhole prior to starting to fit your sleeve, since the two work together so closely. And the first step is getting the garment armhole to reflect your body.

In this class, I discuss the most common armhole fitting issues I see people encounter, and I show you how to resolve them. I also discuss a few other relevant topics, such as shoulder seam placement and my approach to fitting sleeves.

Video Package Includes:

One streamable video, approximately 65 minutes in length
A time-stamped index of key topics and concepts, for easy referencing
Life-time access

Content Includes:

I discuss several examples of each the following topics in order to help you train your eye and learn what to do in each situation:
- Front bodice too wide
- Back bodice too wide
- Bodice too narrow
- Establishing armhole placement along shoulder line
- Gaping back armhole
- Gaping front armhole
- Establishing shoulder seam placement
- Fitting tips for large biceps
- What to do with sleeves
- Asymmetric figures

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