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 (See Fig. 85.) Mark around the outside for the new sleeve pattern.

Making a Sleeve Smaller at the Bottom: Mark the amount to be taken out at the bottom of the sleeve and at the center. Draw lines from these points to the center-top and lay in the pleat along these lines. (See Fig. 86.)

To Widen a Sleeve at the Top: Split the sleeve pattern through the center length-wise and spread as shown in Fig. 87, keeping the lower edges even. Mark around the outside edges for a new pattern.

To Widen a Sleeve at the Bottom: Reverse the idea, splitting the sleeve pattern through the center, spreading it at the bottom and keeping the upper edges together.

Making a Sleeve Wider at all Points: Split the pattern through the center and spread the pieces equally at all points, keeping the upper and lower edges in line. (See Fig. 88.)

Shortening a Sleeve Pattern: Fold a pleat across the center as shown in Fig. 89.

Lengthening a Sleeve Pattern: Mark the seam allowance on all edges. Measure the sides on the stitching lines and mark the