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from Threads October/November 2006 (#127)

For a Great Fit, Start at the Shoulder
Your shoulder slope affects the fit of every outfit, so alter patterns to match your body
by Judith Neukam and Carol Fresia

Your shoulders are like a clothes-hanger: every top, jacket, and dress you put on hangs from them. If you want your clothes to look better on you than on a hanger, you need to perfect the fit in the shoulders. The most important aspect to fitting this area is matching the garment's shoulder slope to yours. If your shoulders are more square or more sloping than the garment's, you'll see evidence everywhere from the neckline to the upper chest and back, sleeves, and even the hemline. This article explains common shoulder-fitting problems and show the reader two ways to find her own shoulder slope, and finally demonstrate how to alter patterns to improve the shoulder fit.

Photo: Scott Phillips; drawings: Christine Erikson

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From Threads #127, pp. 72-77
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