How to select a particular part of object in Illustrator?

Question

Hi Everyone,
 
 I have problem: i want to select a sleeve of a t-shirt design to insert a image. the only problem is that when i click on the sleeve the whole shirt get's select.
I tried to use the clipping mask but that does not work either.
Look at the screenshot
 
Thanks
Saverio
 
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Charu Rajput · Accepted Answer

Hi,Use Direct Selection Tool to select a specific part.See attached screen shot.Let us know if this works for you.

Jacob Bugge · Answer

Saverio,

In addition to what Charu and Shristi said, in connexion with the Direct Selection Tool it is often necessary to hold Alt/Option when selecting to get the whole path instead of only one or more segments, also known as temporarily switching to the Group Selection Tool.

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