tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post88127021465136636..comments2024-03-28T06:26:01.413-04:00Comments on A Tailor Made It: week 5 with a waistcoat fittingTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-46724853803606699922015-02-18T08:05:21.370-05:002015-02-18T08:05:21.370-05:00Thanks! I'll remember that -- shoulder pads a...Thanks! I'll remember that -- shoulder pads aren't just for those with underdeveloped or sloping shoulders!<br />You do beautiful work!<br />Nancy NAuntieNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202319448791012747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-59883446355497555622015-02-15T20:34:46.831-05:002015-02-15T20:34:46.831-05:00Well, with all period coats, I don't cut a mod...Well, with all period coats, I don't cut a modern armhole, I cut a more crooked coat (neck point placement) and close fitting armhole. I might use a very thin bit of a shoulder pad because it just helps with some support in the shoulder over time. The closer you get to the actual body, the more shape you need in the pattern. I don't anticipate any trouble getting a close fitting armscye Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192103872756970288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470691509282789478.post-72173036300930177782015-02-15T18:07:09.748-05:002015-02-15T18:07:09.748-05:00Wow, thanks for this! I also note that the actor ...Wow, thanks for this! I also note that the actor has a very well developed shoulder, and I wonder what armscye adjustments you will make to keep the suggestion of the early Victorian line without the sleeve cap being horribly tight?AuntieNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202319448791012747noreply@blogger.com