Tulip Sleeves : Sewing tutorial

If I say there is nothing special about a Tulip Sleeve, wouldn’t I be lying? Here is a sleeve that looks like a beautiful flower and what could be more special than that. A tulip sleeve consists of two parts – the back part of the sleeve curves over the other part. In effect, both … Read more

Flounce sleeve : 3 main types

Why should you be behind when everyone is wearing one exaggerated sleeve after the other? And if you have a flounce sleeve on your dress, you have one, and a pretty one at that, without the extra fullness of the usual eye-catching sleeves.  What is a flounce sleeve? A flounce sleeve is a very feminine … Read more

Cap Sleeves {Pattern drafting & Styles}

A cap sleeve is a type of very short sleeve that acts like a cap over the top of the arm. This is a very common sleeve on kids frocks and also on tops, dresses and gowns for adults. As a short sleeve, the cap sleeve exposes most of the arm, so it is usually … Read more

7 Types of Exaggerated Sleeves

When you want to stand out, you choose exaggerated sleeves – this is the norm nowadays. And when common sense meets fashion trends you are right where you want to be – with large conspicuous-looking sleeves that make you look like a queen. Many people may not agree with this statement and consider replacing the … Read more

25 Different types of Sleeve hems and Cuffs

A sleeve cuff is a finish given to the sleeve at the hem – It is an extra layer of fabric added to the sleeve edge. Normally the sleeve hem has a simple turned edge hem. But when you want something different you can try one of these beautiful cuffs : SHIRT CUFFS Barrel cuff/ … Read more

Bishop sleeve : Different types and how to sew them

Bishop Sleeve is a long sleeve, gathered at the hem to a fitting plain cuff band or an elastic cuff. The sleeve is quite fitted at the armhole but gradually widens as it reaches the hem, where the fullness is contained with the cuff. A bishop sleeve can be slightly full or It can be … Read more