The sleeve pattern must be lengthened by an inserted piece or shortenedwith a tuck at the thick part of the arm and just below the elbow. If pattern is too large around the figure, take up in under arm seam andshoulder seam. If pattern is too small, let out under arm seams and shoulderseams. To… … 4410 Page 56 To alter for very straight figures.—Take up a seam, the necessary width,two inches below the lower line of the arm hole. To alter for Square or Sloping Shoulders.-—If garment wrinkles, betweenshoulders or across chest or at neck or armhole, alterations must be made fromthe shoulder…
Sewing · Dressmaking
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