Even on the first wear, there was no underarm or neckline chafing.
It features mesh underarm vents, five percent spandex for stretch, and UPF 50 fabric that keeps me cool and comfortable no matter how hot it gets.
The underarm panels didn’t seem to compromise warmth but were a welcome feature while moving above the tree line during fall hikes up Bear Peak in Boulder, Colorado, with early-morning temperatures in the high forties.
In fitting the outside the back is pinned on to the lining firmly, then the front and finally at the underarm seams.
An underarm dart gives a smooth adjustment over each hip, and in these darts are inserted the back edges of the vest.
Baste seams of sleeve and underarm all in one long seam on right side.
Mark with tracing or pencil the new seam for underarm if you must change it.
Baste, with the seams on the outside, shoulder, and underarm seams.