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How do I add more room in the shoulder/ arm?

I made the sleepover pajamas for my son 6 months ago and am about to do another pair. He is a slim guy, but, alas, 6 months of growth means that the little bit snug really must be dealt with for this next pair.


One problem is that I cut the fabric for both pairs at the same time. I have just enough to re-cut the sleeves, if that is the best option top increase the shoulder and upper arm area.


I have considered adding in a strip about 3" along the sides of the back piece and the same on the sleeve seam, but the curve of the sleeve and the cuff portion are concerning me. Not sure that will give him the room he needs, or that I won't make some new, worse problem!


What would you do? What other options do I have?


Here is the flickr pic from the first set. He is pulling down on the shoulder area, because his hands are in his pockets, but I think you can see what I'm talking about.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/75426390@N06/11810932275/


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