armscye Definition
the armhole of a garment.
Using armscye: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "armscye" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The armscye of this dress is too tight.
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The tailor adjusted the armscye to fit the customer better.
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The pattern instructions include measurements for the armscye.
Origins of armscye
from 'arm' + 'scye', Middle English word for 'a cutting'
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Summary: armscye in Brief
An 'armscye' [ahrm-sahy] is the armhole of a garment. It refers to the opening in the clothing where the arm is inserted. The term is often used in tailoring and dressmaking, as well as in sewing patterns and instructions.
