Sleeve placket pattern

A tower-style sleeve placket is used on men’s shirts, but some of women’s shirts also use this same type of placket. I think it is suitable when you want your shirt to have a more masculine, strong, powerful look. It looks a bit intimidating, but like any technique, with some practice, you will be able […]

A continuous bound placket is one of my favourite methods for a sleeve placket where lightweight fabrics are used, such as on a blouse or dress. It is easily inserted into a one piece sleeve where a vertical split is made - not at the sleeve seam, but at the location of the little finger. You will need to…

Hello! How would you like to continue the shirt tutorial? Another step I found difficult when sewing my first shirt was the sleeve placket and the cuff. I wanted it…

Continuous sleeve plackets, commonly used on shirts and blouses, require careful pinning and stitching. A sewing and alterations pro shows how to create them.

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A sleeve placket is an opening at the end of a sleeve that allows your hand to fit through a narrow space easily. It’s most often seen on shirts or blouses and is generally finished with a cuff. Not only it is functional, it can also be used as a design detail. At first glance,...