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Bicep Sleeve Adjustment Tutorial
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In this free Bicep Sleeve Adjustment Tutorial you will get:
- A full tutorial with step-by-step instructions for fun, easy sewing.
- Full-size, instant-download tutorial that you can print at home and get started straight away!
- Beginner friendly instructions you’ll love to use (which are also great for sewing with your kids!)
- A tutorial to help you adjust the bicep of any one piece sleeve for a perfect fit.
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- +Preparation
Project Overview
Bicep Adjustment
Difficulty Level = Beginner
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Please read the full instructions before getting started.
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Fitting NotesAs each pattern will have different style sleeves, they may fit differently on you. Check your measurement against the finished measurement chart. Once you’ve made your muslin of the pattern, you may find you need to make the sleeve bigger at the bicep.
Measure your bicep and check that measurement against the finished measurements. Make a note of the difference. This is how much you will need to add into the sleeve bicep.
Follow the tutorial below to adjust your one piece sleeve, where you will split and spread the piece to add into the bicep.
- + Instructions
1 . Opening the Sleeve1.1
Take your sleeve pattern piece and draw a line from the center of the top curve down to the hem (1), parallel to your grainline.
Draw a second line perpendicular to this line (2), at the bottom of the front and back curves.
NOTE – This image shows a darted raglan sleeve, the process is the same for all one piece sleeve shapes.
1.2From the bottom, cut up your first line, just to, but not through the top seam allowance.
Then from the center, cut out to, but not through, the seam allowance, toward both the front and back curves.
2 . Adding into the Bicep2.1Place your pattern piece onto your pattern paper.
Bring the open bottom edge back together, moving it up toward the top edge. This will create a gap at the center line (3).
The cuts to the side will overlap.
Keep moving the bottom up until the gap (3) is the same width as the amount you need to add into the bicep.
2.2Tape everything in place. Draw around the outside of your new sleeve piece.
Make sure to transfer all markings to your new sleeve.
Your bicep adjustment is complete.
I recommend sewing a muslin using your adjusted pattern piece. This will help you check the fit before sewing your final garment.
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your Sleeve Bicep Adjustment is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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Difficulty Level = Beginner
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