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From: seamstress16
Date: 10-15-2006, 09:30 PM (1 of 4)
| I have finally managed to complete my first front and back bodice slopers. However, the seam allowances are never right. When I stitch the two pieces together at the shoulder, they never fit together right. What do I need to do about these seam allowances? |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-16-2006, 06:40 PM (2 of 4)
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That is probably because shoulder seams need to be eased.. That means they would not fit perfectly unless you ease the back to fit with the shorter front shoulder seam. (there are sometimes notches to show you where to ease)
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Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 10-16-2006, 07:25 PM (3 of 4)
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After the sloper is fully fitted, the seam allowances are removed. In many fitted patterns there is a dart in each upper shoulder of the sloper. These dart are often replaced with ease. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-16-2006, 11:18 PM (4 of 4)
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You also remove the darts. When designing the garment from the sloper, having the darts removed helps when swinging the garment to move the darts or adding princess lines, or whatever. When you trace it onto a perm. pattern (we used large card stock), you just remove the seam allowances and leave gaping holes where the darts went.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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