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Posted on: 9/15/19 2:26 PM ET
I think I have just had an epiphany ( I don't know--could be something else!)
When drafting a sleeve I first measured my bicep by snugging the tape tight into my under arm. But reading the article about drafting for sleeves in this month's THREADS, I get the impression that maybe I should have moved the tape down just a squidgy so it was actually measure the bicep where it is at on my arm, which is lower down the arm. Which is correct please advise. Thank you
When drafting a sleeve I first measured my bicep by snugging the tape tight into my under arm. But reading the article about drafting for sleeves in this month's THREADS, I get the impression that maybe I should have moved the tape down just a squidgy so it was actually measure the bicep where it is at on my arm, which is lower down the arm. Which is correct please advise. Thank you
Posted on: 9/15/19 3:35 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
I doubt there would be a 'correct spot', as we are all different. I lift weights... No 'regular' sizing will ever fit me.... I measure where the sleeve seam is most likely in danger of being busted...
Posted on: 9/15/19 3:56 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
Largest circumference of the upper arm.
Posted on: 9/15/19 4:17 PM ET
As kayl said, use the fullest part of your upper arm.
Posted on: 9/15/19 11:00 PM ET
In reply to SewsforCats
Your cute ! :-)
Posted on: 9/15/19 11:00 PM ET
So--it's not just the place closest to the underarm where you wrap the tape around?
Posted on: 9/15/19 11:20 PM ET
In reply to alpenrose
Nope, it’s the widest part of your arm somewhere around halfway down. Exactly where the widest spot is will be different from person to person.
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Projects completed in 2024: 3 pairs gloves. Four pairs of jeans. Five custom tarps. A dozen linen hankies. A wool wrap for a friend. Four linen bath towels and 24 washcloths. Two bed pillows.
38.5 yards of fabric out.
Projects completed in 2024: 3 pairs gloves. Four pairs of jeans. Five custom tarps. A dozen linen hankies. A wool wrap for a friend. Four linen bath towels and 24 washcloths. Two bed pillows.
38.5 yards of fabric out.
Posted on: 9/16/19 12:37 PM ET
In reply to pointpatou
Great link-- Thank you.
Posted on: 9/16/19 7:15 PM ET
In reply to blueviola
Quote: blueviola
Exactly where the widest spot is will be different from person to person.
Exactly where the widest spot is will be different from person to person.
When I made a skirt sloper in a pattern making class, there was a standard measurement for the hip on the dress form (I think it was 7 to 8 inches down from the waist for a size 6). But we were told that when working with a real woman that we would use her widest point, regardless of where it fell. Makes sense. I do always wonder how easy it is to adapt the instructions of a standard pattern making text for fashion design students if the wearer's dimensions are significantly different from the "ideal" shape.
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