Separate slash lines and make an insertion with a piece of correct widths. 2. Straighten seam lines, if necessary. Decreasing the shoulder width Increasing the size of a blouse front Lengthening a sleeve 100 7. To shorten a sleeve: 1. Fold out pleats above and below the elbow to keep proportions correct.

5. Roll collar: This type of collar is used mainly on mens and boys shirt. TShirts and sports wear. It can be used on childrens garments and ladies tops also. Draw a rectangle ABCD, mark BC = width of collar, AB = � neck measurement. BF =1� Join CF and BF. AF is the outer edge of the collar and DC is the seam line.