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I used the short sleeve I just drafted from another pattern to determine the length and curve.
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I cut the pattern and if I want the longer sleeve in the future I can tape it with removeable tape.
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I tapered the sleeve seam starting and 1/2" at the hem tapering to the armscye. I just folded it, didn't cut or tape in case I want the longer version later.
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Mark the front and back of this pattern, as they are almost identical. Even though the back has a double notch and the front has a single notch, those are gone once the sleeves are sewn and serged.
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The pattern has a band around the front that I didn't want. Instead, I folded the entire neck and sleeve edges under 3/4".
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Instead of elastic casing, I made 5 rows of shirring 1/8" apart on the right side of the fold at the neckline. I used the notch inside the foot for a guide.
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Inside of top after shirring. Hit both sides with steam from your iron to gather it even more and set in the shirring.
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The straps were about 2" too long for me. I needed 8.5" so I cut them, turned the edges to the inside, and machine stitched them closed.
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I made sure the straps were positioned to hide my bra straps, then sewed the left and right edges with a straight stitch. The shirring hides the stitches on the right side.