suprneko
11-01-2011, 12:17 PM
If the underarm area of a garment is too tight or too high, a gusset can help. It is typically a diamond shaped piece that is added to the sleeve and bodice at the underarm.
This top fits ok but I noticed it didn't have enough range of movement when my kiddo raised her arms, so I decided to add a tiny bit more room with a gusset.
Because the sleeve and bodice are different fabrics, I cut the gusset in two pieces (normally you'd cut it as one piece). ALSO, I didn't need much width added so this gusset is not very wide. If you need more room then you'd cut it as a wider diamond shape as shown in the red outline. If you are unsure how much to add, cut the piece large and baste it in to test.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2766-1.jpg
You will need to rip out the seam and sew it in. Here it is with a sleeve roll inserted, as if you were raising your arm.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2771.jpg
Here is a more normal view of it. You want it to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Imagine the gusset as a wider diamond shape, it would increase the chest measurement at the underarm.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2777.jpg
I hope this helps someone!
This top fits ok but I noticed it didn't have enough range of movement when my kiddo raised her arms, so I decided to add a tiny bit more room with a gusset.
Because the sleeve and bodice are different fabrics, I cut the gusset in two pieces (normally you'd cut it as one piece). ALSO, I didn't need much width added so this gusset is not very wide. If you need more room then you'd cut it as a wider diamond shape as shown in the red outline. If you are unsure how much to add, cut the piece large and baste it in to test.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2766-1.jpg
You will need to rip out the seam and sew it in. Here it is with a sleeve roll inserted, as if you were raising your arm.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2771.jpg
Here is a more normal view of it. You want it to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Imagine the gusset as a wider diamond shape, it would increase the chest measurement at the underarm.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/suprneko/gusset%20tutorial/GEDC2777.jpg
I hope this helps someone!