Sleeve construction

The Stitch Sisters Guide to Sleeve Hacking. Everything you need to know about sleeves. Guide to Sleeves. Dressmaking fashion style statement sleeves.

What if you could draft your own patterns? These Patternmaking e-Guides include step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations that will get you started creating your own garment patterns from scratch. Be more you! Design and make unique, one-of-a-kind garments that reflect your personal style and fit your body perfectly. Click on the pictures to find more

Thank you to everyone for all your fantastic comments. There certainly was widespread interest in seeing this jacket made up, lots of people said they had the pattern but were waiting to see a few reviews before taking the plunge. I used a stretch woven that was just the right weight for the jacket but a bit too light for my liking for the pants but I am not sure what would be better. When it comes to hems I am slightly obsessed with invisibility - and it is entirely possible with a few…

Here's an tutorial showing how to draft a sleeve pattern piece. It's easy to do even if you've tried before! Clear instructions and plenty of pictures.

Proenza Schouler, SS12, New York. Sleeve shapes and panelling are a subtle yet directional way that designers are controlling the feel of their collections. The raglan sleeve in particular has enjoyed a renaissance over the

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Sculptural Fashion - experimental fashion construction with minimal, clean structured silhouette and 3D sleeve detail // Tze Goh