Burda Style For people who sew

SLEEVES
Double stitch the sleeve caps from * to * narrowly using basting stitches. Fold the sleeves lengthwise, right sides facing. Stitch SLEEVE SEAMS (seam 9/24). Press allowances apart (a).

SLEEVE RUFFLES (This is only if using original pattern without adjustment)
Fold the ruffles (fabric and lining) to a circle (10/25). Press allowances apart.

Position the lining and fabric ruffles together, right sides facing. Stitch the bottom edges together. The seams meet. Turn the ruffles inside out. Pin the edges and press. Pin the top edges together. Double stitch narrowly using basting stitches. Tighten the bobbin threads so that the length of the ruffles equals the width of the sleeve (b).

Pin the ruffle on the bottom sleeve edge, right sides facing. The seams meet. Stitch. Trim allowances and press inside the sleeve ©.

APPLY SLEEVE
Double stitch the sleeve caps narrowly using basting stitches. Tighten the bobbin threads and distribute the width equally.

Apply the sleeve cap to the armhole, right sides facing. When applying, 4 points are important for the right “fit”: the cross lines 11/26 of the sleeve and the front piece have to meet. The inner sleeve seam has to meet the side seam. The cross line of the sleeve cap has to meet the shoulder seam. The eased width has to be distributed in a way that does not pucker or create pleats. Pin the sleeve from the sleeve side and stitch. Trim allowances and press inside the sleeve (d).

Apply the SHOULDER PADS. Stitch the shoulder pads on the allowances of shoulder seam and armhole seam.
Stitch the seams of the LINING pieces as done to the jacket. Same seam numbers meet. IMPORTANT: Leave one side seam open so that the lining can be turned inside out. Secure seam ends. Fold the bottom sleeve edges inside and press. Apply the sleeves to the lining piece.

Related Techniques

• Make Shoulder Pads
• Attach Jacket Shoulder Foundations

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