Teach Yourself to Sew: Alter the Pattern's Shoulder Slope

Learn everything you need to know about altering the pattern's shoulder slope.
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[@eileenball3336]

Returning to sewing after a 20+ year break and, to regain confidence, I began with an easy t-shirt pattern but couldn't understand why the right shoulder was slipping off, I thought it was my sewing. But, after taking a good look at my shoulders in the mirror I could clearly see a definite slope in my right shoulder (who knew after all these years). I had no idea how to compensate for this, but knew some kind person would, and here you are. I agree with another comment; your voice IS soothing and confident. Thank you so much.

[@mcanisthal]

The most clear explanation I have watched.

[@lizday8140]

What an amazing help! And your voice and manner is so soothing and confident. I wish you were MY sewing instructor all the time! I hope you make more videos. All the best!

[@pennya]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Took me years to figure out I had square shoulders. Easy enough to adjust on set in sleeve, but I have a kimono dress pattern I just couldn't figure out how to adjust. God bless you!

[@nilifaivre2540]

Best explanation on youtube 🏆👏👏👏👏

[@juanitasews5782]

Brava....thanks for simplifying this process.

[@lynnwells324]

Was there a previous video that shows how to trace your shoulder slopes? I was pretty lost through most of this video but I am pretty new to pattern drafting/altering.

[@raventinkerings8576]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqmfouNfs13iJo

[@sielorstout1213]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@debdamico9973]

I have to make a high round back adjustment which makes this tricky. Any thoughts?

[@antontrotoush]

Hello, that was really helpful! But I have a question. What is I have a dress shirt yoke. Do I make the adjustments to the yoke or the back? If I’ll do it to the yoke it will like very not symmetrical to the other side. Thank you!

[@aayadabas2669]

Thanks

[@Picotee810]

Thank you.

[@opinion297]

Thank you I am a beginner

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Thank you

[@damalidada]

Thanks....but would have preferred removing the white grid paper from underneath first.

[@aayadabas2669]

So benefit

[@SuperModerngranny]

I do not see how this works for better fit because after stitching the bust and waist darts, the shoulders will be more slanted, resulting in poorer fit.

[@dearlyemily7042]

I still find it confusing.

[@cherylw3981]

See Sewing with Nancy - Fitting Finesse part 2 from 1994. She is a master.

[@heatherrayburn2138]

Here's where she shows how to trace out your shoulders: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqmfouNfs13iJo