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Sunday Snapshot: Set-in Sleeve

I’ve sewn in my first sleeve on the skull and crossbones jumper. I always find there’s a visible ridge between shoulder and sleeve when I do this. Am I doing it wrong?

I’ve also seamed up that sleeve and I’m pretty pleased with that. The stripes line up really nicely.

Another sleeve to set in and seam, then just the side seams and I’m done!

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23 responses to “Sunday Snapshot: Set-in Sleeve”

  1. highlandheffalump Avatar
    highlandheffalump

    I’ve never done a set in sleeve so unfortunately can’t offer advice but I think it looks ok if that helps.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      It does help, thank you!

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  2. knittingissofun Avatar
    knittingissofun

    Sorry, I avoid seamed projects. I had the same problem with my Deschain top and swore when I knit it again I’ll use provisional cast-on to avoid seaming. I ended up with a very thick seam which creates the “ridge”. Wonder if there’s anything on YouTube about it? I’ll try looking in my Patty Lyons Tips and Tricks book I bought.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      I know, I usually don’t seam either but I guess I forgot? I used a tutorial to set in the sleeves but I haven’t gone googling about it. I think it wasn’t till I was taking a photo that it occurred to me maybe it *could* look better!

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  3. iduchatelle Avatar
    iduchatelle

    I used to sew all my sweaters back then. The fabrics are from different knitting directions, it is more difficult to have a flat seam, I’ve always lived with that. I may be wrong though, I have not looked anywhere, just my experience :)

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      I’ve definitely seen it before when joining sleeves, and accepted it. I never really stopped to wonder if it could be fixed by a different technique!

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      1. iduchatelle Avatar
        iduchatelle

        I will be following with attention 😺

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  4. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    It looks great and I look forward to seeing it all finished!

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      Thank you Tina!

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  5. quiteayarnblog Avatar
    quiteayarnblog

    Your sleeve looks great! I used to make sweaters in pieces and sew them together all the time back in the day. I’ve always had a seam that looked like that.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      Thank you for the reassurance 😊

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  6. mildlygranola Avatar
    mildlygranola

    I’ve only been able to avoid the visible seem if there is a shoulder cap (is that the term? Now that I’ve typed it I’m doubting myself). I do like the look of that sweater with a seem, so it looks like a win to me.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      I feel quite reassured that this is how it looks, based on what others are saying, so thank you for that! And it doesn’t look bad, I guess I just prefer a raglan or top down. But this is still a cute wee jumper!

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    2. Amo Avatar
      Amo

      I think the word you could be looking for is saddle. Isn’t there a saddle shoulder that is cap like? 🤔

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        mildlygranola

        That is the word! Thank you!

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  7. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Yes, there is a ridge… because you are joining stitches that are going in different directions (unlike sleeve seams where they are all flowing in the same direction… ) It looks GREAT and that ridge will relax a bit with a soak (or steam!)

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      Isn’t is funny how you can do a hobby for ten years and still be learning? Funny and also great. Thank you so much, it looks really cute now it’s all finished. Pics later in the week!

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  8. Cosmicknitter-ReginaMary Avatar
    Cosmicknitter-ReginaMary

    Making great progress on the sweater. Yes, I think that seam is unavoidable. You did a great job with it though, so it looks really good. Blocking should help a bit.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      Thank you, I feel very reassured by everyone’s comments!

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  9. tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles Avatar
    tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles

    Sweater sleeve looks awesome and I enjoyed reading the comments below with suggestions on how to avoid the seam ridge. I of course making to this stage of knitting your own sweater would be so delighted I got to this stage I wouldn’t care if I had the hugest ridge ever – ha!

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      😁 There are some great, helpful comments here if you ever decide to try!

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  10. Amo Avatar
    Amo

    Seam looks fine to me and will adjust itself with wear.

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    1. CA Avatar
      CA

      This is a great point, I had forgotten about the results of washing and wearing – hopefully repeatedly!

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