Episode 24: Problems With Dolman Sleeves

Anyone can wear dolman sleeves if the curve under the arm is high enough. This is not only more flattering, but less bulky. Learn from Sandra as she demonstrates how to raise the seam, sew, and crack the seam so that stitches don’t break during the wearing.

[@vernabohnert635]

Thank you Sandra! Great information 👏

[@anitacollingwood4224]

I have kept the back shoulder dart in my dolman sleeved top patterns. My shoulders sit forward, so that and the extra height at the back neck and sleeve line provide better shape for me. My tee shirt and sweater patterns also have that extra height at the back and they fit so much better than when the back and front match.

[@Cambrilsbirds]

When you said change the same allowance to a quarter or 3/8 is that just under that curved part of the pattern or do you mean the full side seam? I’m sorry if this is a crazy question but I’m quite new. I just found your channel and I’ve been watching all your other videos. Thank you so much for your content very helpful.

[@user-pp8yo9fn6j]

😍 Thank you!

[@adelef4762]

This was very helpful. I love dolman sleeves but have had the same issue with the deep underarms. Thanks!

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks so very much for sharing this information!❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicamarquez2320]

Thank you! So helpful!!!!

[@karenstancer4131]

Loved your video. Thank you. How do you stop the drag lines on the sleeve in a dolman sleeve?

[@cleanqueen75]

I have sloping shoulders so dolman sleeves just hang weird on me. Cutting the armhole up, I have large biceps so then they would be too tight there.