Burda Style For people who sew

No more gaping armhole. The first muslin of this shirt was a bit distressing, but I used this technique to fix the armhole problems.

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  May 1, 2013, 02.57 AMby SewNotWork

  Thank you for this tutorial. I had been wondering about this.
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  Jul 14, 2012, 02.50 PMby MissPinky

  Thank you for an excellent explanation. I do have one question though. How do you know how to angle the arm hole so high? It now angles quite differently from the original pattern. How do you make the decision about how to define the shape of the armhole?

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    Jul 17, 2012, 06.13 AMby prettysweet

    Honestly, I just use my French curve and draw it in where I think it might work. And then I make another muslin and make any adjustments that I need. Changing the armhole curve is a pretty easy change, so I don’t worry about it too much.

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  Jun 9, 2012, 01.08 PMby thewiremonkey

  Excellent, very clear explanation! The same principal works for gaping neckline on scoop neck bodices. I automatically do a full bust adjustment (FBA)—it is well worth the effort.
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  Dec 26, 2011, 06.48 PMby deft

  Such a clear explanation. Thank you, I really enjoyed reading your tutorial!
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  Oct 21, 2011, 02.17 AMby schnui

  Thank-you for this tutorial; you have solved a problem so neatly.
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  Aug 16, 2011, 08.19 PMby lookingpast

  Excellent instructions! I really like the very clear, step-by-step photographs. This is often an issue with my tops so this tutorial is a KEEPER!

  Thanks!
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  Aug 12, 2011, 03.54 PMby dixiediy

  Thanks for this tutorial! This has been a problem for me, too, with trying to fit the sorbetto top.
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  Jul 18, 2011, 04.25 PMby sewnaughty

  Thanks for tutorial. I will be trying this soon and expect great results.
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  Jul 15, 2011, 01.47 AMby poppykettle

  Thanks for the tute – I will be trialling this at some point in the future defnitely!
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  Jul 1, 2011, 08.01 AMby queenvanilla

  Hi!

  This looks great, but wouldn’t it be better to have two darts lefts if you’re making a top that is fitted in the waist as well? I’ve had quite a lot of weird looking single darts (especially in the point).

  Of course, this seems to work with Colette Sombretto. :)

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    Jul 1, 2011, 08.41 PMby prettysweet

    I usually just use one dart for the bust ( with or without a waist dart) but I’ve seen a double bust dart on a lot of vintage patterns and I love the look. I’m gonna have to try it out to see if I can get a smoother look that way.