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  • Australian Stitches

    Clothing Alterations

    May 28, 2017 3 minutes
    By Judith Turner

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    During the pattern grading process a garment pattern will increase in width and length, which means that the shoulder width increases as well (a 1/4in each size). This isn’t such a problem if you are making a top for yourself, particularly if working with a multi-sized pattern, because you can adjust the shoulder width accordingly. If you have purchased a top, this may mean a lot of alterations to get the shoulders fitting correctly.

    The types of alterations that would be required are:

    • Raising

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