CatherineN said... Setting in a gusset in the underarm will give you more room in the upper area of the sleeve. This can be a problem for me. I just open the sleeve and bodice seam as much as needed and then sew in a gusset by hand. 3/12/04 1:54 PM
AnneM said... I like Catherine's suggestion. Or, ir you don't have enough of your fabric to re-cut the sleeves, how about contrast sleeves? Perhaps you could had a bottom band in the same fabric to make it look more co-ordinated. Remember, they aren't mistakes, they are design opportunities. :o 3/12/04 7:26 PM
Setting in a gusset in the underarm will give you more room in the upper area of the sleeve. This can be a problem for me. I just open the sleeve and bodice seam as much as needed and then sew in a gusset by hand.
3/12/04 1:54 PM
I like Catherine's suggestion. Or, ir you don't have enough of your fabric to re-cut the sleeves, how about contrast sleeves? Perhaps you could had a bottom band in the same fabric to make it look more co-ordinated. Remember, they aren't mistakes, they are design opportunities. :o
3/12/04 7:26 PM