Expert: Vinette de Phillipe - 3/4/2008

Question
You advised me by e-mail today that a reply to my question of 2 days ago would be on your site today, for three days. I have searched all the sewing questions and answers and cannot find it. Would appreciate further advice.
Thank you, Tres in North bay, Ontario

Answer
HI Tres,
I am sorry the answer did not reach you.  Must have got lost in cyberspace.

Here is the reply I sent you

Tres
Category:  Sewing
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Subject:  Sleeve front bunching
Question:  I have slightly rounded shoulders (I've altered the pattern to accommodate that without altering the circumference of the armscye), also forward thrusting shoulders.  The sleeve front bunches out - I have tried taking out 1/2" vertically on the pattern, but then can't move arm forward without binding. The back also has a slanting fold.  I've adjusted easing more times than I can count.  I now have about 15 sleeve patterns made over 2 years and none work.  Please help before I drive myself mad.  Tres, North Bay, Ontario
 
Answer:  Hi Tres,
I wont be able to give an exact answer, but some help

You will need a friend to help.

put the garment on, have the friend use pins for marking the problems area and making the adjustments \.  after this you chould be able to fix the sleeve by using the markings

This is hard for one to instruct unless one can see the way it hangs on you.

vinette