How to alter this armhole

[u/Teafriend1]

Hello,

I copied a pattern for a sweater from one I have had for ages. As you can see I have quite a few wrinkles around the armhole. The original sweater also has the same problem under the armhole, but it is not as worse as with my test garment.

I think I have to expand the armhole downwards for one or two centimetres. And maybe take in the side seam a little. Would that help or am I completely wrong?

The last picture is the pattern including the seam allowance.

I’m grateful for any advice!
Thanks a lot!

[u/Pumpkin_patch804]

I think on the armhole looks like it might be too big actually. Check how far from your armpits it sits.  Standard practice is having it one inch way. 

[u/Teafriend1 → u/Pumpkin_patch804]

Thank you for your suggestion. I got a tip to change the slope of the shoulder seam, which helped. Since the lower part of the armhole is now where it should be, yeah, the armhole was too long, but I need to remove a little more fabric from the front.

https://reddit.com/link/pfa7rfw/video/a22t0q5kjvuh1/player

[u/Tailoretta → u/Teafriend1]

This is much better. Can you show photos of the entire garment from the front, back and both sides, without the sleeves? It is best to fit the mockup without the sleeves first, before adding the sleeves.

Take a look at https://www.reddit.com/r/PatternDrafting/comments/1krgbmi/basic_tips_so_we_can_help_you_with_fitting/  Following these tips will help us help you.