Changing a
basic sleeve into different styles
Because we'll be using the basic
short sleeve pattern that came in the pattern package you bought as the
basis for all NEW sleeve styles, there are a few measurements that
you'll need. These measurements will be YOUR measurements if
you're sewing for yourself, or the person that you're sewing for.
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1. UPPER ARM - Measure around the
thickest part of your upper arm loosely.
2. LONG SLEEVE LENGTH - Bend the arm
slightly. Measure from the armhole edge at the shoulder to the
narrow part of the wrist.
3. 3/4 SLEEVE LENGTH - This
measurement is 4" shorter than the long sleeve length.
4. WRIST - Measure around the
wrist loosely
5. FIST - Make your hand into a fist
and measure around, passing over the knuckles.
For each sleeve variation,
you'll be cutting the basic sleeve in one or more places, so I would
suggest that you reinforce the back of the basic sleeve pattern with
iron on pellon, so that the basic sleeve won't get ripped.
When you make the NEW sleeve style, you may want to pin it to
pattern paper and cut the new sleeve style, making a new pattern.
STEP 1: For the bell sleeve, you will "cut"
and "separate" the basic sleeve from the bottom. On the basic
pattern, draw in the center vertical line, then measure 2" to the
left and right of the center line, and draw two additional vertical
lines. Beginning at the bottom, cut each of the vertical lines
almost to the top, keeping the main piece attached at the top.
STEP 2: At the bottom of the sleeve,
separate the "cut" sections so there are openings of 1 5/8" between
each section, as shown. Lay the basic "cut" sleeve pattern
onto pattern paper and pin the sections in place on the pattern
paper.
STEP 3: At the bottom of the center "cut"
line, measure DOWN 3/4" and make a mark. Draw in the new lower
sleeve line with a smooth curving line as shown in the above
drawing.
Trace around the "new" sleeve pattern on the
pattern paper so you'll have a permanent pattern. We also
suggest that you cut out the picture that's associated with the
sleeve style and tape it to the new sleeve pattern, and perhaps even
label it "Bell Sleeve", so you can keep it to mix and match with
other necklines and collars for garment variations. This new
sleeve pattern / style can be sewn according to the pattern
instructions.
You can see how easy it is to
change the basic sleeve into a completely different
style. If you would like to learn how to make TEN different
sleeve styles from that ONE basic pattern, jump on down to the
sleeve
changing classes, as indicated below. There are two sleeve
classes available - one for the regular S-XL size ranges, and the
Full Figure class for those who are 1X - 8X size ranges.
PC1O2 - Sleeve Changing Class - $7.95
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