SLEEVE PLACKETS (5 Best ways to stitch them)

A Sleeve placket is like an accessory for the sleeves; They serve a function (neat opening) and make it look attractive. The plackets are necessary for long sleeves like the Bangle sleeves or shirt sleeves unless they are made of a stretchy fabric. There are many ways of making the placket as described below. No. … Read more

Flutter sleeve : Definition and 3 ways to Draft a Pattern

A Flutter sleeve is a very flared short sleeve; it is supposed to flutter around you because of the flare. Flutter sleeves are the cutest sleeves you could add to any pattern. This is one of my go-to patterns for kids’ dresses when adding extra sleeves. For adults, there are not many sleeves that give … Read more

How to sew sleeves for women’s clothes: Measurement and Pattern

  The important measurements you need to take for making sleeves are Taking sleeve length On a person you will be taking the length from the shoulder tip to the desired hem. Chart for sleeve length Sleeve type Length Cap Sleeve 2-3″ Short Sleeve 6-8″ Elbow length Sleeve 11-13″ 3/4 length 16-18″ Long sleeve 22-24″ … Read more