Narrow & Broad Shoulder Adjustments

Narrow & Broad Shoulder Adjustments

1

Use pattern tracing paper to trace and record the original armscye shape of both the front and back.

2

For Narrow Shoulders mark the new shoulder width (both front and back) at the end of the shoulder seam. Place the traced armscye under the pattern piece.

Position the top of the traced armscye at the new shoulder mark. Pivot the tracing until the bottom of the traced armscye is aligned with the side seam.

Redraw the armscye of the front and back using the original shape.

3

For Broad Shoulders mark the new shoulder width (both front and back) at the end of the shoulder seam. Your mark will be placed beyond the original shoulder point. Place the traced armscye under the pattern piece.

Position the top of the traced armscye at the new shoulder mark. Pivot the tracing until the bottom of the traced armscye is aligned with the side seam. This mark will extend below the armscye point.

Redraw the armscye of the front and back using the original shape.