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Attaching a
Set-in-Sleeve |
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The Set-in-Sleeve is
the most commonly used sleeve. Of all the sleeves you can make or add to a
garment, this one follows most closely the the natural curves of your body
so it is comfortable to wear. That is, if it is made correctly and
attached to the armhole area correctly. Let's take a look at how to put a
Set-in-Sleeve in a garment. To learn about
Set-in-Sleeves click here.
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Make up your sleeve
first by stitching the necessary seams.
Ease stitch the top of your sleeve.
In most cases, this is done notch to notch. |
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Press your
sleeve and seams open. For best results use a pressing cushion.
You can find directions on making one yourself here.
Make a Pressing cushion for
sleeves. |
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With pretty sides
together pin the under arm sleeve seam to the under arm seam of the
bodice. As shown with the two blue pins in the photo. |
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Now "flip" the garment
or bodice over the sleeve so that the wrong side of the garment is facing
you, as shown in the photo. (It will still be pretty sides together.)
Match the under arm sleeve seam to the
underarm seam of the garment, match notches, and dots if applicable.
Pin sleeve and garment together
matching all areas. "Ease" the sleeve around the armhole by rolling
the fabric over the finger of the left hand and easing out the fullness.
They may appear as pucker between your pins. Your pins should be
close together, and puckers should be very small. |
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Take out the "sleeve"
of the machine as shown in the photo. (Not to be confused with the sleeve
of your garment) This makes
it easier to sew the sleeve of your garment on, giving it more room and a
round area.
Sew in the sleeves by machine
stitching very slowly. Most pattern companies prefer you baste the
sleeve on first.
If no puckers, stitch again next to
your first stitch. In most cases, trim seams and press towards
sleeve. |
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Once you are done turn
your sleeve pretty side out and check it. This photo shows the sleeve as
soon as it was sewn. It has not been pressed yet. It looks a
though there are "puckers." However, once I "played" with the seam,
rolling it on my fingers, and pressed it. There are no "puckers."
The pressed results is shown in the photo at the top of the page. |
Advance
Sewing Techniques
Sewing Tips
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