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Posted on: 8/26/18 12:29 PM ET
The right side of my neck has a larger muscle than the left side. To get a nice balance I have to shave a little more off of the right side neck. How does this affect the collar? My right shoulder is also a little higher. Both of my shoulders are off a little.
Questions: when working with two sides being different what is the best strategy?
Can I shave one side of the neckline and not the other?
When I transfer the information to paper does that mean I need two copies of front bodice and two copies of back yoke in order to record the differences?
I have a very difficult time getting the information transferred accurately--any suggestions will be much appreciated!
-- Edited on 8/26/18 at 12:30 PM --
Questions: when working with two sides being different what is the best strategy?
Can I shave one side of the neckline and not the other?
When I transfer the information to paper does that mean I need two copies of front bodice and two copies of back yoke in order to record the differences?
I have a very difficult time getting the information transferred accurately--any suggestions will be much appreciated!
-- Edited on 8/26/18 at 12:30 PM --
Posted on: 8/26/18 2:43 PM ET
My first thought is to use a thin shoulder pad on the lower shoulder. I'd start at 1/8 to try. Ultimately, made of fashion fabric, it should be very unnoticeable. The shoulder pad could extend as far as needed towards the neck.
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Absolutely loving my Janome 500e embroidery machine, very creative. Problem with all my stash for clothing!
Posted on: 8/26/18 2:59 PM ET
How much of a difference in shoulder heights? How much difference in musculature? If you're talking about "shaving" a neckline, I start to wonder if you're heading down the primrose path of overfitting.
My shoulders are 5/8-3/4" off each other, depending on how tired I am, and what I've been carrying. Padding the low one up so much results in a stiff, unnatural look; instead, I correct at the shoulder seam, and if there's a collar involved, do about half the needed correction on the collar stand and call it good. No one ever seems to notice.
My shoulders are 5/8-3/4" off each other, depending on how tired I am, and what I've been carrying. Padding the low one up so much results in a stiff, unnatural look; instead, I correct at the shoulder seam, and if there's a collar involved, do about half the needed correction on the collar stand and call it good. No one ever seems to notice.
Posted on: 8/26/18 3:51 PM ET
GretchenB's option would be my first choice. Baste the shoulder pad in place, then have someone take a picture.No selfie, though! You need to stand straight. You'll see if it makes a difference. Happy stitching!
Posted on: 8/26/18 3:56 PM ET
In reply to kayl
I am having trouble getting the back yoke (corrected for round shoulder) to fit next to the neck. It won't lay flat unless I shave the neckline. I have "compromised" both shoulder seams so that they appear balanced, but the right one (the bigger muscle) is still tight and causes fit issues.
Posted on: 8/26/18 4:08 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
Do you really need back neck darts?
Posted on: 8/26/18 4:53 PM ET
In reply to kayl
No. I did the Connie Crawford push forward/drape correction. The shoulder seams are good--the back part of the yoke could use some more volume but it is good enough for this Hawaiian blouse. I get the sense that at the back base of the neck the whole thing should be wider horizontally (?).
Are you telling me I am out in the weeds again ? ;-)
Are you telling me I am out in the weeds again ? ;-)
Posted on: 8/26/18 4:55 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
Dunno. Can't see what you've got. But typically, tiny darts to the back neckline are minimally distracting, and good for snugging up a neckline.
Posted on: 8/26/18 5:24 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
You can certainly customize your patterns for personal asymmetry. Are you talking about something Judith Rasband refers to as 'High neck base at sides'? Here's how she suggests handling that.
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Posted on: 8/26/18 7:37 PM ET
I forgot to mention that I am re-working a "uni sex" pattern. I think it was mostly meant for men.
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