Sleeves

Sewing instructions for sleeve #26 MMVII

Some sleeves just have a bit more to it than just a plain straight forward sleeve.

Give it a try really interesting and very nicely designed sleeve.

Step 1:

Cut out sleeve, Add seam and hem allowances

Step 2:

Cut facings and interfacing for cuff section.

Iron-on interfacing

Mark all notches.

Step 3:

Mark seam allowances.

Mark dart and opening section.

Back of sleeve, with cuff plus iron-on interfacing -

placed right sides together on sleeve

Step 4:

Sew from side on hemline, 

up on placket, horizontal at bottom of dart

down on placket. to other side of hemline to side seam.

                                                                                                                                                     

Step 5:

Cut open placket section and into corners.

Press seams open.

          

                            Grade seams smaller and corners off at hemlime.

 

 Step 6:
Turn facing and poke corners out.
Press seams flat.

 Step 7:
Pin and sew dart





Press dart flat. I like pressing to both sides
where there is lot of fabric and facing

Step 8:
Sew side seams together
Press seams open
Overlock or finish off edges
I will do topstitching on right side of sleeve to keep facing in tack.
Do buttonholes for cufflinks
Ease sleeve cup and place in garment.