all you have done is make the sleeve wider and more roomy. Trace your new sleeve patternīy keeping the sleeve cap together, you won’t have an issue inserting the sleeve into your pattern. This is a style decision, but if you don’t extend them, your sleeve will be shorter at the seam line. I extended the sleeve seam because I wanted it more square. Trace you cut pattern piece with the openings evenly spread. I spread each cutline 1.5 inches to create my new sleeve. I had five cut lines, so 7.5 inches divided by 5 cut lines equals 1.5 inches. On my sewing pattern, I wanted to increase my sleeve edge circumference by 7.5 inches. Take the desired circumference of your new sleeve, subtract the original pattern circumference and the difference is how much you need to spread your cut lines. Reposition cut pattern piece Here Comes Some Mathĭecide on the width of the bottom hem of your sleeve. I use plain old stainless steel washers to hold my pattern pieces down. Lay your newly cut pattern back on the gridded paper. Tape is good if you get a little wild with the scissors! Cut to but not through the sleeve cap You are left with a little “hinge” and the pattern should be in one piece. Make sure you cut to the sleeve cap but not through the sleeve cap. Then cut up the lines from the bottom edge to the sleeve cap. Draw lines radiating from the sleeve cap to the bottom edgeĬut out your new sleeve pattern. Add more lines if you want something super fluttery. Five lines work well for a slight fullness. Next you want to draw lines radiating out of the sleeve cap to the bottom edge. The dots make it easy to square up your pieces. It comes on a roll, I use it for all my pattern adjustments. I wasn’t happy with the fit on the sewing pattern sleeve. This gorgeous fabric is a John Kaldor Portia ITY Silky Knit Fabric from Minerva. Sewing With Sandi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and others, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to and other websites. This quick sewing class will demonstrate how to make a flutter sleeve. I want you to love what you make and have fun making it.Do you have sleeves on your sewing patterns that just don’t fit quite right? Or, maybe, you want a sleeve that is loose and flowy. You may not mass produce this pattern or clothing made using it. You can not distribute this pattern to others. You may not edit or recreate this pattern to sell. Giving credit to the pattern when selling would be appreciated, but not required. You may use this pattern to create and sell dresses of your own. Join me at for new pattern releases coming soon! This pattern will be downloadable immediately after checkout. It is like sewing with a friend that is right there with you.There is also a video link to help you with the neckline. Each step has a color photo to help out my visual friends. PDF Sewing pattern includes measurements, fabric requirements, cutting chart, pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions. This PDF sewing pattern comes in sizes 12 months - big kid 12. The sweet flutter sleeves and the ruffled waist make this top so stinking cute! It is not only comfortable but sure to be your little one's favorite style!īest made with knits, but could incorporate some wovens into the flutter sleeves. This PDF sewing pattern is the perfect compliment to the Chloe Leggings pattern.
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