I need help as I’ve run into a little bit of confusion and was hoping someone who has constructed one before could offer a little bit of insight. Im making the style that is sewn up the sides instead of the primitive kind that is tied with thongs. My questions are, am I supposed to leave some sort of arm hole below the sleeve on the main body? How many inches is it supposed to be? My pattern doesn’t say but offers a drawing. I heard they’re there to slip your arms into to draw a bow faster while on horse back traditionally. Can I just sew it up to the arm sleeve like normal instead? Is that traditional too? Lastly, I’m making the shirt long, almost to the knee. Should I stop sewing somewhere past the waist for movement or??? Sorry I have a lot of questions.
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