Bell sleeves refers to a long sleeve that flares from the elbow to the wrist. It is a very flattering and feminine sleeve style that has seen a comeback in the recent times. You can call it a part of the experimental exaggerated sleeve movement that has taken over the fashion trends. Today a number … Read more
A ruffle or a frill is a piece of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and attached to a garment. A ruffle or frill sleeve is a sleeve formed by a fabric piece that is gathered or pleated. The best fabric for gathered ruffled sleeves is a thin lightweight fabric with good drape. You … Read more
Flared sleeves Step 3 Cut the short sleeves For the flared sleeve here, the sleeve is cut as 2 portions. For a more detailed post on sleeve drafting check out How to draft a sleeve A-B = Take the measure around your arm at 7 1/2 ” down from your shoulder tip. Add 1″ Step … Read more
A “Set in Sleeve” is a sleeve cut separately and stitched into the armhole of a finished bodice so that there is a comfortable sleeve cap ease for better fitting. The set in sleeve fits the armhole smoothly without puckers. This is the method used in sewing best-tailored clothes like formal shirts and jackets by … Read more
The name Leg of Mutton (or leg ‘o’ mutton) is the best indication as to what kind of sleeve the leg of mutton sleeve is. When fully drafted and sewn, it looks like you have a leg of mutton on your arm. The sleeve has a lot of fullness at the top but when it … Read more
Raglan sleeve is a type of sleeve which is joined to the bodice with a diagonal seam which starts from the neckline and extends to the underarm. This diagonal seam as opposed to a set in sleeve moulds the shoulders and makes for a very forgiving and appealing sleeve pattern. There are many different types … Read more