Reply To: pivot and slide question

[the_professors_assistantKeymaster]

Thank you for responding. I did do a muslin, but I didn’t add enough ease for the bust. I was hoping to get away without using extensions on the bust, but it was too tight. I pivoted the sleeve just 1/2″ and pivoted the bodice 1″ So I will try again. Here is some info on the pattern as well as my measurements.

But first a question: Is it necessary to use the maximum pivot in the sleeve, 2″ per side, BEFORE you can add an extension?

My pattern, Simplicity 2444 (the one used in your video) is a size 12. I chose that based on my armscye to armscye measurement. The pattern measures 37″ bust and 13.25 in sleeve.

My bust measures 40″, with ease I need a total of 43″ .
My arm measures 13.25″ and I am allowing for 2″ ease for a total of 15.25″ However, I think I only need 1.5 or 1.75 inches of ease in the bicep. But that confuses me even more.

I need a 6″ increase in bust ,but only a 2″ (or less) increase in sleeve.

I thought maybe I could do the following:
Sleeve 1/2″ pivot and 1/2″ extension. For a total of 2″ increase
Bodice 1″ pivot and 1/2″ extension. For a total of 6″ increase

I think I understand it that you are supposed to start with the sleeve and let that dictate any extension on the bodice. But I don’t believe I need to add more than 2 inches to the sleeve. But I do need the extension in the bust.

Any advice? Thank you.

Nadine