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Hi all,
I’m making a stretchy knit version of the Sadie tank, but I would like to add sleeves. Because my fabric has such a nice drape, I would like to make sleeves similar to these “butterfly sleeves”:
http://fashion.hsn.com/gabriella-rossi-butterfly-sleeve-top-with-sequins-trim_p-3684394_xp.aspx
with gathers where it meets the armhole, but the wide, flowy bottoms of the sleeves. I have a couple questions about doing this that I would like to have answered before I use any more fabric:
1. Are there any how-tos around the web that I can refer to?
2. I am assuming the correct order of construction would be to create the gathers and then sew the sleeve onto the top, correct?
3. Is gathering all that is required to give the sleeve the bottom that is wider than the top, or do I actually need to cut the fabric wider at the bottom?
Thanks for any advice!
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Mar 22, 2010, 01.05 AMby mlssfshn
If you will look here, you will see how it’s done, just leave off the band. These are actually called bell sleeves.
Mar 22, 2010, 01.08 AMby aceydoubleyou
Thanks, I will look into that! I thought bell sleeves referred to a longer version that encapsulated the whole arm, as opposed to only going partially around?
Mar 22, 2010, 01.09 AMby mlssfshn
I think your thinking of Bishop.
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Mar 22, 2010, 02.48 AMby aceydoubleyou
Do you happen to know if this list is generally correct in its descriptions of types of sleeves?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeve
Wikipedia isn’t a great source, but it would sure be handy if this article is correct…
Mar 22, 2010, 05.03 AMby mlssfshn
After reading it I do know it’s not complete, but I would have to do some research to check into the information to see if it is correct. I rarely use wikipedia because anyone can put up anything they want. Plus names aren’t set in stone for all sewing terms names change with time period.
Mar 22, 2010, 08.22 AMby victors
Member Sunnie created a how to for tent sleeves. not a million miles from the look you’re after. http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/tent-shape-sleeve.. Might be a starting point?
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Mar 22, 2010, 07.42 PMby aceydoubleyou
Thanks, I will have a look!