How to Fix Webbed Underarms, Raise an Armscye on a Sleeved Wedding Gown
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How to Fix Webbed Underarms, Raise an Armscye on a #SleevedWeddingGown.
Many of the long sleeved gowns restrict motion and have the arm hole too low. I will show you how to raise it. This video also goes into #FrenchSeams, repairing tulle, and replacing seam binding/encasement that is too bulky.
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Thank you so much. I wonder how we could make the sleeves / armhole bigger if base on this type of dress
Thank you so much for this. I actually just had this problem recently, I had no idea what was going on. I also wanted to know if the problem is from the pattern used to cut the fabric in the first place
Probably so
@@BridalSewing okay, thank you
Thank you! :D
Thank you so so so much
Amazing as always!!
vielen dank, das hat mir sehr geholfen.
Superb
OMG I love you and this channel! This tutorial came right on time
Can you make a tutorial for puffed long sleeves?
Yes!!
Death by measurement!!! LOL!!!
That's so me! Ugh!
You instructed to cut out four pieces of the "smiley face" shape, but you only used two. Are the others for back up? Thank you so much for this video!
It has been a while, but i *think* the tulle was two layers thick.
@@BridalSewing Sounds good. I really appreciate your videos! You mentioned "quadrupling the fabric before cutting, and I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss a step! You're the best!
You aren't the only one who has asked this. It's a pretty glaring omission! So sorry about thata it's actually pretty hard to edit the video & then do voiceovers whilst keeping track of what on earth I'm saying. Lol it really is a wonder that I don't leave critical stuff out more often. 😂 Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for this! You are above and beyond amazing! Can you show how to make and add a lining to a shear bodice? Also how to sew all the way down a fit and flair? I have so much trouble with the transition where the layers separate into 3 different layers. It is always bulky at the end. Hope I am making sense.
You are Godsent to me! I needed this two minutes ago. Thanks alot
I will add to my list! :)
Can you also fix this problem by raising the armholes on the sleeve, front bodice, back bodice when fixing the pattern?
Yes. If making from a pattern.
@@BridalSewing ok thank you so much, I’m currently having this issue and I’m trying to figure it out what measurement I would need and how many inches to raise it. Would it be Under arm to waist? Under arm to wrist? Or Armscye? This has had me completely stuck 😩thank you for your help 🙏🏿
Probably both, underarm to waist & also reduce the drop in the sleeve pattern. So, yes, I'd lengthen the wrist to underarm as well.
@@BridalSewing ok thank you so much!! 🙏🏿
Very nice tutorial...pls when i try doing the free motion stitch on my industrial machine... it doesnt sew... pls are there some tips and tricks on how to go about it?. I use size 14 needle.. I raise my lever up., yet it still doesn't sew.,. Pls help.. am working on a nace project,, and its very urgent , pls help
Has to be size 18 needle.
@@BridalSewing ok,,, tanx alot
IS neci
You should also consider a fb page
Oh. Goodness. I'm so busy, I can't imagine another social media! I already fail at Instagram & blogging. 😂
Terrific video I love love love French seams they look so refined and a beautiful way to finish sheer fabrics. I did see a comment about adding lining to a sheer dress could you add possibly a way to add lining with a drop v waistline I’m never sure how much seam allowance that doesn’t make the v so bulky.
Love your videos Brenda 💋
Yes I would be much interested in that as well
Beautiful job!! I usually use an elliptical piece for the armscye and usuallycover my work with apps. But I like this too. Nice and clean. I have to tell you in the last 9 weeks I have fixed four wedding gowns from four different alterations places. These weren't just little re-fixes either. One gown was on the floor 3 inches and the lady told her it was 200 dollars for a hem and it would only need to go up a half inch. I was mortified for our kind. Another one just serged her hem and left it like that. Unfinished. All four brides were at the point of meltdown. I was sad that they had been mistreated because my heart is to serve brides. Make them shine yanno? I was just wide eyed at four brides all having a bad experience with alterations in that short of time. One of them I had been referring to when I had overload.
Life of a bridal seamstress. Sigh......I'm ready to make custom gowns for bridal season. That will perk me up!!🤪
Yes, we do get "clean up" work some time. :( But, I try to keep in mind, (& I have a vid coming out on this!) You never know what arrangements the bride made with the seamstress, paid next to nothing, and then lied when she came to you. I have, unfortunately, seen that time and again.
@@BridalSewing That's true. And I have been lied to before. And I have defended other seamstresses. It just doesn't look good to be bashing your competitors. I usually just tell them "Well it can be fixed. Don't worry and focus on the next thing on your list!!"
Oh- & the elliptical piece def works great when the sleeve is a little tight or short under the arm. When I have a sleeve that is too big like this one, I just use the smiley face piece. 🤣 Thank you for mentioning the elliptical piece!! :)
@@BridalSewing I'd love to hear more about the elliptical piece. Do you have a video on this?!
I don't. 😬 basically, it is similar in process to this vid, but you are using a piece that is in the shape of a football. Grab an old shirt and give it a try! 🤗
Could you possibly readdress raising the armscye? Possibly an indepth video for understanding when to add a gusset. I found the critical information I needed was sped up or glossed over to the point of not helpful. I've experience sleeve and armscye no longer matching too many times. I question the size of the gusset I need. I also struggle with insertion points being smooth. Sleeves are coming back very strong and I just don't have the time for OJT. thanks
After watching your solution to this perennial problem, I see we have the same strategy. I have opted for a rolled hem in the tulle with the serger, disengaging the knife to make sure I do not cut or shave seam allowance. I felt they achieved the look on the tulle at least on the dresses I've worked on. French seams make better sense, though.
This is great! I’ve been struggling with the same issue and just couldn’t figure out. 💡👏 Thank you!
Ok so you taught me about using razor blades for ripping. Thank you!!! Not only good for bridal but AMAZING for zippers!
Yesssss!!!
This is EXACTLY what I needed!!! Thank you thank you!!!! I will be doing this on a dress tomorrow!
What kind of neddle did you use?
"Measurement overwork" Is definitely an issue I struggle with!
Somehow getting scissors, razors, and seam rippers near a bridal gown is very daunting!
I like how you included repair of the tulle in your video tutorial!
As always - heartfelt thanks! 😍
How do you determine pricing for an alteration like this
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Thank you so much for your videos!!! I’m altering my own wedding dress and your channel has been a LIFESAVER!
Do you have any techniques for sewing on lace appliqué, I need some help! And I can find like no videos about it on UA-cam!
We have several videos on that. Please go to my channel homepage and look through all of my uploads. :D
Hello! You are AMAZING with how you are willing to share your knowledge and help out the hobby sewists who are going diy. Thank you so much! I do have a question on this type of gown - what SHOULD the range of motion be? I’m trying to decide if I need to do this on my dress. My arms go to shoulder height comfortably and a bit higher more carefully 😂 TIA!!
It's up to the bride, honestly. Some are happy with straight arms out. Some want to raise them up.
Thanks- I think it’s good now that the shoulders have been taken up (using your “cheat” method. I’m disinclined to take apart an entire sleeve and all that lace when nobody but I will even know there’s a seam. Hehe). Shoulder height arms is fine with me 😊
I have a spaghetti strap wedding dress. She has long bishop sleeves she wants to add. They have buttons but she wants the sleeves to be permanent. Are the pits open or do I inclose the pits?
They wear them pits open now-a-days. 🤗
Would this help with the bride being more comfortable when dancing and raising her arms ?
Absolutely!
What kind of machine can sew with the presser foot up like that? Loopy stitching et .?
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Why is so dark when you are at the sawing machine?
@@blancapereira791 it's not. The exposure is adjusted so the white of the fabric diesn't get blown out. I'm shooting high contrast to preserve details. It's actually filmed in a very bright way, but exposed darker for detail.
Thank you for this video. I need to raise the armscythe in an Edwardian shirtwaist I’m making. Adding the “smile” is what I thought I would have to do, but was unsure of how to go about it.
What type of CLear thread are you suggesting for free motion stitching. I keep breaking the invisible Gutterman brand thread. Would you show how to run free motion stitching techniques. It’s not easy 🤷🏻♀️
What do you do if sleeves and armholes are too small
Gusset. I would normally answer with a sketch, but yt comments dob't allow those. Sewing questions are best answered in my Discord sewing community: discord.gg/8uyyqMwh
I just bought a gorgeous 50s repro dress with a super low illusion lace armscye! 😁 can't wait to fix this!!
So some tulle fabric piece has been added to the armhole bodice. It’s hard to see what exactly was going on in this area. And some tulle was probably cut off the top part of the sleeve to fit the new armhole. Is that right.
this helped me so much. I didnt understand what was happening when i was sewing and cutting
Thank you so much for this video!
Great help , thank you
I have always added a football shaped gusset, but your way looks tidier. I’ll try it next time. Now, you have taken the sleeve in a little, yes? And with your smiley piece inserted, the armsythe is smaller. What do you do if the brides’ arm is large and you cannot take in the sleeve to fit the smaller armsythe?
That would be the perfect time to bring out the footballs! :)
Love it so much.
Thank you for this tutorial, please advise which is the best grain to cut a mesh sleeve.
There are so many answers to this. I narrow it down by saying, if I'm using 2 way stretch, I cut it with the stretch going left/right, not up & down.
Have u done gussets in tulle? Those sheer inset sleeves are problematic.
Yes many times
thank you for educating so many of us on the proper way to alter gowns and soooo much advise and tips. we are becoming dinosaurs and need to keep our craft alive. THANK YOU!!
the lace so beautiful! may i ask where did you get it from????
I'm always happy to share my sources, but I actually don't remember this one. Sorry. Thank you for watching. :)
It helps a lot thank you very much
What is a reasonable charge for this fix?
It depends on the length of time and complexity. Some gowns take a gusset easily, & it's only 45$ or so. Sometimes it is quite complex and any changes would be disruptive if not absolutely perfect and well designed. It could get into a couple hundred at that point.
Do you have any tips for the opposite problem - armholes being far too tight on a dress with sleeves?
There's several ways, but you can start with a football shaped gusset in the underarms. See my gusset, gore, & godet vid. They may get your wheels turning for ideas.
@@BridalSewing ok great, thanks!
Very good.
I use the free motion stitches but the thread cut many times
How I can avoid this problem please
Do you have a video to how to set up the jukki sewing machine into free motion
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This video will help, but make sure you are using very high quality thread, a size 18 needle, and the tensions are correct.:D
Thank you
Your videos are very helpful and do you have video about take in wedding dress when has pockets?
I love your video. How long a minutes take this ? Thank you
All of the lace work included- 3 to 4 hours?
@@BridalSewing I know that you can't talk about prices but can you give me a range of what you would charge for this alteration? I am starting my first alteration of this type. Thank you!
With lace over the seams being lifted and sewn back on, this alteration will easily hit $200, likely more. But it greatly varies based on your local market/economy.
Good morning, Miss Brenda! Does our stitch width matter for these French seams?
Good morning! I'm thinking you mean the distance between the seams, (your first & second pass?) I try to get it as thin as possible, with the goal being a finished seam that is about 1/8-1/4 wide. Does that answer your question?
@@BridalSewing I mean the stitch size, I think. I work on a Singer machine and there's a dial for stitches 1, 2, or 3. How close should the stitches be, tight or loose?
@@BridalSewing Sorry for the delay in replying, I've been beading a dress, I've logged 28 hours so far, I'm just about blinded from bling lol!
Oh!! Stitch *length*!! I just do a normal length. I keep my machine on 2.5, I think. But, machines may all be different? & I keep the tensions normal too. Not so thight that it draws up the seam. No so loose that you see big loose stitches.
@@BridalSewingYeah that one lol I was just curious if you used a tighter stitch for illusion fabric. Thank you! Always so helpful!!
Have you done a petitcoat tutorial
No, I haven't.
@@BridalSewing PLEASEeee do one !! I love your tutorails 😁😁
Thanks for your videos they are brilliant
Just a question regarding this tutorial though
You suggested cutting quadruple tulle for the armseye adjustments but I didn’t see you use four
Did I miss something???
Thanks again
Can you give me a time stamp? Did I maybe stack them? I really can't remember. It has been so long since I filmed this. I'll have to go back & look myself.
My apologies October 2018
Oh, i mean the minute and second on the video with i start cutting in quads. & then i can hop right to it later
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Thanks for your time 😉