Pattern_making_shorten_or_lengthen_a_shoulder

Shorten the shoulder

To shorten the shoulder, make a mark in the middle of the shoulder and the half of the armhole, the line should not make an angle by touching the armhole.

Pattern making - How to shorten the shoulder

Connect these two points, then cut along the line starting with the shoulder to the armhole leaving a grip.

Pattern making - How to shorten the shoulder

Report the distance to remove from the grip to the neckline. Paste the cut-out part against that mark.

Pattern making - How to shorten the shoulder

Redraw the shoulder. Check whether the armhole hasn't got angle, if so redraw it.

Pattern making - How to shorten the shoulder

Do the same on the front and back of the bodice.


Lengthen the shoulder

To lengthen the shoulder, make a mark in the middle of the shoulder and the half of the armhole, the line should not make an angle by touching the armhole.

Pattern making - How to lengthen a shoulder

Connect these two points, then cut along the line starting with the shoulder to the armhole leaving a grip. Paste a piece of paper on one side of the pattern. Report the distance to add from the cut to the armhole.

Pattern making - How to lengthen a shoulder

Paste a piece of paper on one side of the pattern. Report the distance to add from the cut to the armhole. Paste the cut-out part against this mark and redraw the shoulder line. Check whether the armhole hasn't got an angle, if yes redraw it.

Pattern making - How to lengthen a shoulder

Do the same on the front and back of the bodice.