How to Smooth Wrinkles Coming Out of the Base of the Armhole

[@paulachilds7633]

One teachers at the fitting classes I took a long time ago said "wrinkles point to the problem", so in this case, the wrinkles point to the problem that more fabric is needed at the center. I love the way that you simplify the way to correct the problem(s) using drawings and examples to visualize the changes.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks for sharing!! ...and Thank you for fitting along with me!

[@CG-ie3di]

I'm looking forward to trying this along with your slim neck adjustment. I think you've just answered my problems. Thank you very much for your wonderful videos.😊

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! I'm happy to hear this helps you, thanks for fitting along with me

[@annazann7236]

It is very common if the bust is off the chart. You take size bigger in the hope it will fit. The bust is still a bit too small, and the shoulder is too wide. All commercial clothing (shop bought) looks like this on me because of this choice. That's why I started sewing in the first place. Fed up with constant bust adjustments to the patterns I bought, then I finally made a personalised sloper. That's why your videos are so valuable to me. Thank you very much ❤

[@JSternDesigns]

Yes, it is very common.... I'm so happy to hear that my videos help you & Thanks for fitting along with me

[@garden4561]

So helpful, thank you. I love your videos - no daft comments, no extraneous waffle, just clear instructions.

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! Thanks for fitting along with me!

[@kayphuff]

Excellent options. I know you love your fitting book. You should take it to your coffee shop and have it spiral-bound. I’ve done that several times and they are so much nicer. Makes them more convenient to use.

[@JSternDesigns]

That's a great tip!

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

This channel is amazing!!!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks!

[@JulianneKing]

oh my god this is so helpful I could cry THANK YOU

[@JSternDesigns]

So happy to hear! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@dorothyfielding8209]

My God. You are a genius.

[@JSternDesigns]

Thank you so much! ...and thank you for fitting along with me

[@LauraMayTV]

Thank you for posting this! It's the exact issue I'm having in a lot of knit tops and this fix feels very intuitive.

[@JSternDesigns]

Happy to hear! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@lynng2107]

Thank you for your videos. They all are so very helpful for me.

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you for fitting along with me

[@spatch1000]

I refer back to your fit videos for help. Design of a pattern can throw off what I thought was a similar fit with every pattern and it isn't necessarily so. Safest fit for me is to measure the pattern pieces against my body "each" time. Anyhow, thanks again for great fitting tips and the clarity with which you present them.

[@JSternDesigns]

...I do that too when I'm working with a new pattern. Measuring you and your pattern pieces is a great way to double check to see if you have enough or too much! Thanks for watching

[@yolandahsiao1969]

Thank you for this clear and concise explanation!

[@JSternDesigns]

You're very welcome! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@thejuniebugs]

Thank you for a wonderful class!

[@JSternDesigns]

You're so welcome! Thank you for fitting along with me

[@sherryv7341]

Thank you so much for all the info! I made Tshirt that had these exact same creases! Now I'm enlightened! Lol!

[@JSternDesigns]

You are so welcome! Let me know how your adjusted tee comes out! Thanks for watching

[@kimhandy1861]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you 💕

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks for watching!

[@julianachandler2975]

I love these fit tips

[@JSternDesigns]

I'm so happy to hear that!! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@afikwawukume2424]

Useful tutorial. Thanks

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much! ...and thank you for fitting along with me

[@grumpysincebirth]

Another great video - working my way through over time - those books are 200 and 100 pounds here in the UK!!!

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks so much! ...Those books are 100(s) of dollars here too, thanks for fitting along with me

[@CorfuTube]

Hey, realise this is from 5 months ago but if you have Kindle Unlimited the 3rd edition of the Liechty book is free to read (can see illustrations fine on my iPad but think you can also view through a browser).

[@debbiealton5989]

Excellent job on this fit issue. This just happened to my last muslin, now I know how to fix it, thank you!

[@JSternDesigns]

Happy to hear this helped! Thanks for watching

[@debtaylor2387]

This is a great tutorial, I have a 10 inch difference between hb and fb with very narrow shoulders. Thank you so much.

[@JSternDesigns]

You're so welcome! Thanks for fitting along with me!

[@barbaramackenzie-murray3102]

Thanks you so much Jen! This is such a clear and thoughtful explanation! I have made 3 muslins and this problem was present all 3 but to different degrees ... I just didn't understand how to assess the fit of my muslin. I'll make a 4th try and hopefully I'll have a good fitting t-shirt.... finally.

[@JSternDesigns]

:) fingers crossed! Keep us posted

[@stephknorr]

Excellent instructions! Thank you very much! 🌟

[@JSternDesigns]

You're very welcome!

[@claudette1582]

Excellent tutorial! I have this exact wrinkle issue. I am working with a raglan sleeve pattern but will try to incorporate your suggestions.

[@JSternDesigns]

:) I will be tackling Raglan Sleeve issues in next week's Subscriber Q & A... LIVE at 1:00 pm edt. Thanks so much for following along with me

[@claudette1582]

@@JSternDesigns Thank you for replying. I'll watch for the Q & A.

[@lesliepark3370]

Thanks for this. I have this fitting problem but the shirts are not necessarily too tight. Wi. Give it a go.

[@JSternDesigns]

Good luck! Keep me posted if you need help! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@lindastevenson8482]

Have had this problem, will try the suggestions. Thank you!

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it helped Good Luck!! Thanks for watching

[@eliseharrison7850]

Very helpful,, thanks!

[@JSternDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@paulaperedocordeiro2545]

perfect! Thank you very much!!!

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome!

[@redz1115]

Hi and thanks for this video. I'm guessing the depth of the "dart" at its deepest point toward the sleeve cap is the amount to spread each the bodice and sleeve cap? Or should I start with about 3/8" and see how that works? I'm working with a stretchy bamboo/spandex fabric so that's probably a consideration. Thanks again!

[@JSternDesigns]

Less is more when you're working with knits. I made two different tees from the same pattern using two different knits (one stretched less than 25%) ... The one with the less stretchy fabric pulled like this under the arm and the other one didn't. You will be surprised how little you may need to add to fix the wrinkles (remember it's double because if you add it to the side seam under the arm, ... when you cut it out that's 3/8" x 2 or 3/4". Hope this helps, thanks for fitting along with me

[@lungilengubane8117]

Thank you

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome... and thank you for fitting along with me

[@kayphuff]

I guess you know that that should’ve been copy shop, but Coffee works too if they do bindings lol

[@JSternDesigns]

:)

[@margaretsmith9637]

So with a larger bust, won’t you need to add length too? Like curve the side seam out but ease it in there and make sure the bottoms match thus adding a bit of length to the front.

[@JSternDesigns]

That's a good point... If the shape of your bust has is full on the sides near the side seams, then yes, add some curve to the side seam and ease it in! Thanks for fitting along with me

[@minnieshao8108]

Hi please tell me how to smooth wrinkles in front of tights

[@JSternDesigns]

:) Here are a few different things that might cause wrinkles in the front of the thigh... Sometimes it's the simple fact that the inseam between the knee and crotch is longer in the front. When you ease it into the back inseam, it can cause wrinkles along the inseam in the front. If it's not that, I would have to see what the wrinkles look like! Thanks for watching

[@minnieshao8108]

@@JSternDesigns thank you for replying to my question , how can I send a picture to you so that you can see exactly what my problem is

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

@@minnieshao8108 I think the front of the pants are too large for you. You could adjust them by first taking the waistband off then pulling the pants up in front, then put a piece of elastic around your waist and get someone to help you mark where the waistband should go, then re-attach the waistband. The centre front seam may have to be adjusted by taking it in. Hope this helps. I’ve been sewing for 55years.

[@jenaroot1415]

Thank you! how do I know whether I need this or an FBA? (Should I do the FBA first and then this second if I still have the wrinkles?)

[@JSternDesigns]

That's a great question! Usually if you need an FBA, there are stress wrinkles across your bust & it may look like you need a dart because there's a gap wrinkle coming out of the armhole a little higher up. Hope this helps! Thanks for fitting along with me.

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

I make a fba now even with knits. No more wrinkles!

[@JSternDesigns]

Yessss... and FBA is very helpful to make room! Thank you for sharing!

[@pilotrichy]

Awesome

[@JSternDesigns]

Thanks Richard!

[@tufornumberone]

Great. Thanks.

[@JSternDesigns]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kendal4452]

I understand what you mean in terms of measuring your own body and then putting that measurment on the pattern piece 2 inches below the arm, x2 on half patterns at the bust to make sure the pattern fits the bust but, how do I consider ease? How much ease do I need in the bust area for both front and back?

[@JSternDesigns]

It depends on how much stretch your knit has... Stretch a 10 inch piece to see how many inches you can stretch it further... For every inch you can stretch past 10 inches... that's 10%... So if you can stretch your knit to 12 inches, you fabric has 20% stretch. That means your fabric will stretch 2" for every 10" around your body. Use that to check to see if the pattern is wide enough to fit your body + the ease in the knit. Hope that helps!

[@prof_pudge]

Thanks Jen! I always have issues with this. Seems like I have gaping at the neck, shoulder seam drooping off the arm and too tight through the chest. If I chose a 14-16 in the shoulders and 22 in the bust, the garment looks odd and tent like. This may help!

[@debtaylor2387]

My problem is the same

[@JSternDesigns]

... Maybe split the difference and blend up to a size 20 in the bust and do a small Full Bust Adjustment to make room... then the pattern won't be so big at the hem. Let me know if this makes sense.!

[@mrslilmama1]

what if you have excess fabric in that area. i made a sweater that had about an inch of extra fabric right there.

[@dimples7334]

Maybe you need a small bust adjustment.

[@JSternDesigns]

It depends on if it's excess width or excess length. Excess width, try taking the side and underarm seam in a little bit. If it's too long, try picking up the shoulder to see if it smooths out. ...A small bust adjustment might get rid of the excess too... It's hard to tell without seeing what's going on!

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

It’s just plain-old too small for you.

[@JSternDesigns]

Yes it is... but going to a larger size will not fix the issue if the top fits around the neck and high bust.. I'm sharing how to add room where it's too small. Thanks for watching

[@justme-fe2sf]

Loved the video

[@JSternDesigns]

So happy to hear! Thanks for fitting along with me