How To: Small Bicep Adjustment – Decrease Bicep

Learn how to decrease the bicep of a dressmaking pattern in this ‘how to’ tutorial. I will share tips and techniques for completing a small bicep adjustment, showing how to complete a minor amendment that affects the armhole and a further amendment that does not affect the armhole. I also show how to measure the bicep on a mannequin and on myself, as well as how much ease you should have in a bicep.

LINKED TUTORIALS
How To: True | Truing Sleeves (Pattern Cutting): https://youtu.be/57X8l3q3iN0
How To: True | Truing (Pattern Cutting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BESsHal9feQ&t=57s

ANEKA WEARS:
Made to Sew Copen Pattern (adjusted): https://www.madetosew.com/product/copen-shift-dress-top/
Pink Fabric: http://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/cotton-sateen-with-stretch-pink/
Sewing Machine: Bernina 790+

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Sew Easy 18in x 2in Inch Ruler: https://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-18in-x-2in-inch-ruler/
Clover Centimetre Ruler: https://www.madetosew.com/product/clover-centimetre-ruler/
Bic Matic Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm: https://www.madetosew.com/product/bic-matic-mechanical-pencil-0-5mm/
Pattern Cutting Paper Plain White: https://www.madetosew.com/product/pattern-cutting-paper-plain-white/
Fiskars Universal Function Form Scissors 21cm: https://www.madetosew.com/product/fiskars-universal-function-form-scissors-21cm/

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