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How to alter a sleeve to a sleeveless top?
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 517	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/12 7:39 PM Hi I've never done this before. I'm wondering if I just overlay my sleeveless pattern on to the pattern which is designed for a sleeve? What would be the easiest way? thanks Sue ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1162	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/30/12 4:54 AM That would be my guess. If the sleeveless pattern is one that fits it should turn out fine. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
Quickie Advanced NETHERLANDS Member since 10/8/10 Posts: 229	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/30/12 7:15 AM In circumstances that can be right , But very often a sleeveless style has the armhole a bit higher than a style with sleeves. Sometimes there is also added room for the style with sleeves to eg be able to lift your arms.
meleliza   Intermediate PA Member since 5/4/11 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/3/13 10:30 AM A sleeveless style can have a different shape armhole, narrower at the shoulders and higher under the arm. I like to draw it on to my muslin while I'm wearing it so I can be sure it will cover my bra straps and give me a flattering shape around the arm. Then I fold under the seam allowance to check and trace it onto the pattern piece once I'm happy with it, adding whatever seam allowance I need to finish it. I have also found that a sleeveless style shows more imperfections than a sleeved one. I'm finishing a sleeveless blouse now and have some small gaping in the back shoulder. For this project, I decided it wasn't important, but for a closely fitted garment it could be a problem. ------ Melanie

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