Sewists, I need assistance. I'm drafting basic blocks, and I'm trying to draft sleeves from measurements, but I'm completely stuck because my bicep measurement (with ease added) is larger than my armscythe. I also tried @dressdeveloper 's sleeve pattern kit, but this also drafts from armscythe length, with no bicep measurement input.

I don't plan to actually use a fitted sleeve anytime soon, but I'd like a complete set of blocks. #sewing #patterndrafting #lipedema #plussizeproblems

Rare that #lipedema is on a news site with a simple explanatory article.

It’s harder to treat when you have other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions (PsA/SSc). And it doesn’t just affect legs.

Földiklinik here diagnosed me with pure lipedema (no lymphedema) in arms and legs at stage 3-4 back in 2016, most likely triggered by Visanne and all the other endometriosis medications. Legs worsened after the breast cancer op though, as I lost my tummy as the main fat store. Lumpy legs makes it difficult to get the arthritis injections in too.

Ahhh the joys of multi-severe-diseases.

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/apr/30/what-is-lipedema