I am an eighteen-year-old that has a vision of becoming a wedding dress designer. You have emboldened me to draft my first sleeve. Thank you so much and if I do in fact started this business, I owe all of my credit to you❤
Your drafting videos are so thorough, and I truly appreciate how much has gone into these. Your instructions are always spot on. Learning basic drafting is not something I thought I'd ever do, or make use of, but here I am, following your instruction, and my sewing skills continue to improve. Thank you so very much!
I am so glad that this is helpful! Yes, these videos take up to 40 hrs to create and put together, so I am glad someone is getting value from it! Check out the video that I published today - some fun pattern drafting from a reference picture - lovely design!
Holy moly, one of the mysteries of the world has been solved for me!! 🤗 3:20 I couldn't help have a little giggle at my own observation: show me you wear a lot of t-shirts without telling me you wear a lot of t-shirts.. I'm getting the same tell tale tan line on my upper arms! ❤️🤗
Wonderful! I've watched a lot of tutorials and tried a lot of tutorials. And there's a difference. Many times you'll see hundreds of comments praising a video without actually following the instructions of the video, which end up being rubbish. This video was clear; simple enough for someone who's never ever made a sleeve. I used this sleeve tutorial to make a perfect bishop sleeve!
This is a three part video. I only found two. Someone help me please. I'm allergic to sewing machine. What i sew I sew by hand. That's not much. I'm here to UNDERSTAND sleeves. :D New subscriber and very happy to have found this channel.
This is the BEST and SIMPLEST demonstration I've ever seen for a sleeve. I would have loved to see how you actually attach the sleeve to the garment, using the notches.
This video made me go back and recheck my shoulder width measurement using the seams on an existing shirt and redraft my knit bodice block and wow!! I was way off! It made a huge difference 🎉
Hello, hello! Yes, that is one of the measurements that can be tricky between what we "think" is the right shoulder width and what actually is, especially that it is hard to determine sometimes where the arm start and shoulder ends, same with shoulder slope - another measurement that can be tricky. But I am glad you're moving forward!
I followed your video on how to change a regular sleeve into a puffy one. BUT I should have watched this video first! I had no idea where to put the notches and where the gathers should end, etc. So yes it was a nice puffy sleeve but they looked funny after I sewed them into the bodice. Now I know! Thank you for explaining so clearly. My next sleeves will be better. You made this video two years ago, but it’s timeless and very helpful.Thank you.
I am getting a bit creative. I am adding a sleeve to a sleeveless swing top. I drew a total blank on how to draft the sleeve. I searched your channel, found this video and downloaded the basic sleeve block. Shazam! But, I still feel like I need my hand held. So, I am going to watch how to sew a t-shirt while I draft this. Thanks for being a wonderful sewing friend.
Oh, I think I missed this comment somehow... about adding a sleeve to a sleeveless top... a lot of times the width of the strap isn't the "normal" width as of the shoulder seam for a sleeved garment, so when drafting a sleeve for the sleeveless top you will probably need to add a bit of extra height to the top of the sleeve - at least that's how I see it in my head... here's a video about 5 different sleeves, including a bishop sleeve, and there is also a reference sheet for this video on google drive :) - th-cam.com/video/LpcNE_dl0l8/w-d-xo.html
I truly appreciate all of your videos, they are very informative and learn alot from them. Its so refreshing that its not the typical "fabric haul" ect that others show, not that there is anything wrong with that. So huge thank you for putting so much into these videos for us.
You are a life saver! Thank you for this. Just used this tutorial to make a sleeve, when I finished the measurements were PERFECT! Wish I stumbled on this video long time ago.❤❤❤ Sending a biiggggggg hug.
You explained things so well. I was wondering how to measure, and what to measure and how to deft a sleeve. Now I want to learn how to make other kinds of sleeves like Puffy and wider, flutter, etc sleeves
Thank you so much for sharing your videos they are so inspiring and easy to follow I pray your Chanel will continue to grow and grow and inspire more people the world need more people like you God blessed you abundantly.
OMG this video is incredible! Incredibly detailed as always. I'm going to a wedding in the Middle East and I want to draft some long sleeves for a modest dress.
Thanks for demystifying the... about armholes. I remember it was what made me to run away from learning more, some years back. You gave it a simple Math. I appreciate your videos.
Perfect! I can't thank you enough. I went over & over your explanation and dove in and my sleeve fit perfectly! I was amazed 😊 I am making a second blouse but changing the sleeve to a bell. I did the exact same except added a 2" flare cutting the bottom of the sleeve pattern up to the armpit indicator line. Who would of thought it was so easy! Hugs and thank you again!❤❤
Thank you for showing us the video. I love the way you cut the pattern and the fabrics also for sewing very neat and clean love it. Watching everyday from Seattle Washington. Happy Valentine’s to all mothers and keep safe everyone❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Alisa!! I've been following your tutorials for a few months now and I'm feeling much more comfortable with sewing and building my confidence. I love your work and I greatly appreciate your time and energy putting these tutorials together!!! Much love to you!! ❤❤❤
Drawing the sleeve on flat paper seems wayyyy better than designing it on folded paper..!! Now I'm going to redraw sleeve on no folded paper. #YESS#THANKS#🙂🙂❤❤
Thank you so much. I was looking for a video like this, clear, easy to understand. Now, I am going to watch all your videos, and delete all others. Hope you will teach us how to draft the patterns of latest fashion.
Wow! First of all, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge like this with us! I cannot imagine how much effort has gone into making these wonderful videos - I have only just discovered you after a very long search. I was wondering: can you use this same sleeve-drafting technique with stretch fabric?
What if someone has a forward slouching shoulder? My front armacye is shorter than most factory garments. And the back armscye is much longer. You're the best! thanks
Such a great help, you gave clear instructions that were easy to understand. Sleeves have always been intimidating, but this makes me want to give them another try.
Your videos are so informative and detailed! The most clearly explained video I have come across! I drew up my sleeve pattern and I’m excited to have a trial run! Thanks so much :) Do you have any suggestions of how to draw up a sleeve for a square neckline (square back and front) there is nothing to anchor the sleeve but the armpit but that is sewn, the top of the sleeve is kinda just hanging on the shoulder for dear life😅 Thanks a million :)
This is fantastic! Even though my English is not 100% and we take mm/cm/m instead of inches here, your video is easy to follow. I do have a question for you. 5/8 inches = 1.5875 centimeters. Does it matter whether you charge one mm more or less? Or would you rather calculate up or down? Not sure if this will affect the fit. Thank you very much for all your expertise and time you shared with us!👏 🙂
Maria, hi! I actually do most of my drafting in cm's (it is so much easier to do the math, as I am European myself) but do vids in inches, as I live in USA. So... there will be a tad bit of a difference, between 150 mm and 158mm, but I just took in between, 155mm, so between 1.5cm and 1.6cm. Hope this helps!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Hi Alisa, thanks for your reply. After watching your video I saw that your ruler was also in cm.😊 And from a previous conversation I know that you are also from Europe. I don't find inches easy, but your tip helped me a lot! Big thanks for everything!! 😘
A lot of rulers have inch measurements on the bottom. I found it easier to do my measurements in cm and flip my ruler when you have to add a certain amount. Imperial is a very janky system of measurement, but it'll do for little things like this
Hi Alisa!! Your tutorials are always so amazing.. Your explanations are so clear.. My question to you is, are a cap sleeve & tulip sleeve figured the same way?? Reason I ask is because I mostly wear sleeveless tops/dresses because I sweat so so much.. I’d appreciate your help…. 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
I made tulip sleeves off of this pattern. Worked beautifully! (I followed The Closet Historian for her video on converting a basic sleeve into tulip sleeves!)
Alisa thank you so very much! I love your tutorials, very helpful! I’m trying to add sleeves to a knit top and I have a question, would this formula for a sleeve cap height work too for the knit fabric? I greatly appreciate everything you do!❤️
Marina, hello there! Are you comparing the bicep line that you drafted with the armhole measurement? You have to compare the completed sleeve curve to the armhole measurement - as that is what is sewn into the armhole. The straight line will always measure less than a curve.
Hi, love your channel, i love sewing but for me personally its hard to understand how to draft patterns for plus sized people without actually seeing, my question is can you videos on how to draft bodice patterns for plus-sized person like myself who has more of an apple shape top please, most drafts are done for persons who are pear shaped, hour glass shaped, would really appreciate it thanks .
Very well made video. I do have a question though, because I don't really understand how your extra length on the sleeve pattern is able to be sewed on the torso part which is shorter. So you marked the spot in the middle on top and then the two marks on each side, one on the front and one on the back part, but as you have mentioned, the curve is longer on the sleeve pattern than the round opening in the torso part for the sleeve is. How does that work without getting the fabric to get sort of overlap at some part?
I have just discovered your channel and find your tutorials are the best. I can understand a little bit being a beginner. I do have one question about measure of sleeve. Why did you increase or decrease inches on the side of the sleeve.? Your instructions are beautiful but I'm not following when you are drawing pattern but you do not give explanation why this action is done. I really would like to learn drafting but I need explanation please.
I did watch again. I understand now increase and decrease was for movement of the sleeve and to be fitted properly into bodice sleeve space. You showed that arm has to move freely. I learn by mistakes. I'm a beginner.
Teresa, please go and take a look at the video tab on my channel, the most recent video shows you how to make a jacket from your bodice block and sleeve + many tutorials on how to draft tops and you can use your bodice block for it.
What happened to the extra fabric (the added ease)? Won't it be a fold somewhere, if the sleeve is slightly bigger than the armhole? I was hoping you'd show the process of sewing the sleeve onto the bodice and explain where/how that ease ends up.
I do have basic sewing using patterns to make garments. I bought a sweatshirt and the arm seam is on top. I bought the sweatshirt very over sized, so I do have plenty of room to spare. The arm length is 4 inch inches to long. I need help to switch the sleeves so seam side is down.
hi alisa i followed your tutorial for the basic bodice and the sleeve but i was left wirh a lot of ease how do i reduce this ease i ended up having to gather it in thank you love your turorials
Catherine, I have already responded to your comment with the same answer - just like said in this video - reduce the length of the cap height, so the sides of the sleeve again, measure and repeat until you get the measurement that you want.
I wanted to ask whether we should leave seam allowance same as other parts of bodice while cutting armholes or it should be right same as our bodice block pattern
Im a little lost. Im not sure if im missing the part or what, but why is the 2 inches added to bicep line? Is it considered ease or seam allowance or is it just a standard?
That's how I personally draft the sleeve for my little one as well, but I haven't looked too much into the "by the book methods of children wear" construction, I mainly use the same methods as for the adults taking in considerations difference between a body of a young person/kid vs full grown adult. But for outerwear I you usually add more ease and might want to go for lower cap height, take a look at this Members Extra where I made a jacket and I explain the changes I made and why - th-cam.com/video/axg7SWflg3Q/w-d-xo.html
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This is the only video that gave me the perfect sleeve. It was so easy and i got it right from the first try and my engagement dress came out perfect.
Awwww, congratulations on your big life event and all of the best wishes! And of course, I am super happy your sleeve came out great! :)
@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you sooo much
I am an eighteen-year-old that has a vision of becoming a wedding dress designer. You have emboldened me to draft my first sleeve. Thank you so much and if I do in fact started this business, I owe all of my credit to you❤
Your drafting videos are so thorough, and I truly appreciate how much has gone into these. Your instructions are always spot on. Learning basic drafting is not something I thought I'd ever do, or make use of, but here I am, following your instruction, and my sewing skills continue to improve. Thank you so very much!
I am so glad that this is helpful! Yes, these videos take up to 40 hrs to create and put together, so I am glad someone is getting value from it! Check out the video that I published today - some fun pattern drafting from a reference picture - lovely design!
I desperately needed to make a uniform for my 1st day of work on Wednesday. Thank you so much. My sleeve came out perfect. Thank you so much.
Holy moly, one of the mysteries of the world has been solved for me!! 🤗
3:20 I couldn't help have a little giggle at my own observation: show me you wear a lot of t-shirts without telling me you wear a lot of t-shirts.. I'm getting the same tell tale tan line on my upper arms! ❤️🤗
Having watched a number of pattern drafting TH-cam videos, your teaching method is, by far, the most understandable and concise. Please keep going❣️
Wonderful! I've watched a lot of tutorials and tried a lot of tutorials. And there's a difference. Many times you'll see hundreds of comments praising a video without actually following the instructions of the video, which end up being rubbish. This video was clear; simple enough for someone who's never ever made a sleeve. I used this sleeve tutorial to make a perfect bishop sleeve!
This is a three part video. I only found two. Someone help me please.
I'm allergic to sewing machine. What i sew I sew by hand. That's not much. I'm here to UNDERSTAND sleeves. :D New subscriber and very happy to have found this channel.
This is the BEST and SIMPLEST demonstration I've ever seen for a sleeve. I would have loved to see how you actually attach the sleeve to the garment, using the notches.
This video made me go back and recheck my shoulder width measurement using the seams on an existing shirt and redraft my knit bodice block and wow!! I was way off! It made a huge difference 🎉
Hello, hello! Yes, that is one of the measurements that can be tricky between what we "think" is the right shoulder width and what actually is, especially that it is hard to determine sometimes where the arm start and shoulder ends, same with shoulder slope - another measurement that can be tricky. But I am glad you're moving forward!
I followed your video on how to change a regular sleeve into a puffy one. BUT I should have watched this video first! I had no idea where to put the notches and where the gathers should end, etc. So yes it was a nice puffy sleeve but they looked funny after I sewed them into the bodice. Now I know! Thank you for explaining so clearly. My next sleeves will be better. You made this video two years ago, but it’s timeless and very helpful.Thank you.
I really wish you were my personal tutor bcos you are so awesome ! Bless you!
I am getting a bit creative. I am adding a sleeve to a sleeveless swing top. I drew a total blank on how to draft the sleeve. I searched your channel, found this video and downloaded the basic sleeve block. Shazam! But, I still feel like I need my hand held. So, I am going to watch how to sew a t-shirt while I draft this. Thanks for being a wonderful sewing friend.
Oh, I think I missed this comment somehow... about adding a sleeve to a sleeveless top... a lot of times the width of the strap isn't the "normal" width as of the shoulder seam for a sleeved garment, so when drafting a sleeve for the sleeveless top you will probably need to add a bit of extra height to the top of the sleeve - at least that's how I see it in my head... here's a video about 5 different sleeves, including a bishop sleeve, and there is also a reference sheet for this video on google drive :) - th-cam.com/video/LpcNE_dl0l8/w-d-xo.html
This is simply perfect. Thanks Lisa. Knowing the relationships/principles/reasons behind will make all remember for ever.👍👌
I truly appreciate all of your videos, they are very informative and learn alot from them. Its so refreshing that its not the typical "fabric haul" ect that others show, not that there is anything wrong with that. So huge thank you for putting so much into these videos for us.
Thank you Diane, means a lot! Truly!
You are a life saver! Thank you for this. Just used this tutorial to make a sleeve, when I finished the measurements were PERFECT! Wish I stumbled on this video long time ago.❤❤❤ Sending a biiggggggg hug.
I am so happy that it helped and that you got a perfect sleeve - yay! :) happy sewing and more patter drafting :)
Keep coming back every time I need a sleeve. Thanks!!
I really love your tutorials. They show that you really understand tailoring. You've boosted my interest in tailoring. Keep up the excellent work.
I followed your instructions,which are absolutely great and I drafted,cut and set in my sleeves.thank you so much !!!❤
You explained things so well. I was wondering how to measure, and what to measure and how to deft a sleeve. Now I want to learn how to make other kinds of sleeves like Puffy and wider, flutter, etc sleeves
I finally got the answer of what if ease is very large. the video is very informative and answers all my questions. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing your videos they are so inspiring and easy to follow I pray your Chanel will continue to grow and grow and inspire more people the world need more people like you God blessed you abundantly.
Thank you SOOO much for such a helpful video. It was really easy to follow and you have a nice voice to listen to.
OMG this video is incredible! Incredibly detailed as always.
I'm going to a wedding in the Middle East and I want to draft some long sleeves for a modest dress.
Thank you so much for theses sleeve drafting instructions. I have watched other videos but none have explained the why and how so clearly.
Thanks for demystifying the... about armholes.
I remember it was what made me to run away from learning more, some years back.
You gave it a simple Math.
I appreciate your videos.
Perfect! I can't thank you enough. I went over & over your explanation and dove in and my sleeve fit perfectly! I was amazed 😊 I am making a second blouse but changing the sleeve to a bell. I did the exact same except added a 2" flare cutting the bottom of the sleeve pattern up to the armpit indicator line. Who would of thought it was so easy! Hugs and thank you again!❤❤
I have been following you since Covid. And I just drafted my sleeve. And it came out so great. I love all your video. Thank yo.
You. Sorry typing error.
Great job!
Thank you for showing us the video. I love the way you cut the pattern and the fabrics also for sewing very neat and clean love it. Watching everyday from Seattle Washington. Happy Valentine’s to all mothers and keep safe everyone❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Alisa!! I've been following your tutorials for a few months now and I'm feeling much more comfortable with sewing and building my confidence. I love your work and I greatly appreciate your time and energy putting these tutorials together!!! Much love to you!! ❤❤❤
Deidra, that's awesome! It is great to see that you feel more comfortable and ready to explore more! :) thank YOU for watching and sewing with me!
Owesome job dear God bless your heart more for loving us through this wonderful learning experience 🎉💕
Thank you so much for creating an easy to understand and follow video. Great work, much appreciated.
You are just adorable!!
I love your videos because you give so much positive information!
Thank you so much!
Wow👏 . U are amazing at what you do. U inspires me to learn and sew more.
Thank you for your help. Great explanation. The best toutorial!😍
Sleeves……I’ve had my struggles with them. You’ve explained them so well here, it really helps. 🥰👌🏼
Happy to help, it can be a difficult subject, but hopefully this gives some clarity to people!
Drawing the sleeve on flat paper seems wayyyy better than designing it on folded paper..!! Now I'm going to redraw sleeve on no folded paper. #YESS#THANKS#🙂🙂❤❤
Thank you so much. I was looking for a video like this, clear, easy to understand. Now, I am going to watch all your videos, and delete all others. Hope you will teach us how to draft the patterns of latest fashion.
Excellent teacher!! Thank you for your clear, step by step instructions. Also for explanation the why’s 🎉
Thank you so very much! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain so thoroughly. This is an excellent tutorial. Much blessings!
Wow! First of all, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge like this with us! I cannot imagine how much effort has gone into making these wonderful videos - I have only just discovered you after a very long search.
I was wondering: can you use this same sleeve-drafting technique with stretch fabric?
You are such a good teacher!!!!
This is the best sleeve video!
In centimeters please.....also you make it easy and i love your voice!!!!!!
Thanks I always learn from you and enjoy your videos. I always watch several times because they are so well done.
What if someone has a forward slouching shoulder? My front armacye is shorter than most factory garments. And the back armscye is much longer. You're the best! thanks
Thank you for all your help. .
You make it look soo easy. .
Greetings from Bakersfield, California
U are a very pretty lady & your illustrations are very clear. Thank u so much
Great info! I was wondering how to draft a sleeve!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your fast response
Thank you so much. How about shaping the armhole on the actual material, how do you go about that? Do you have a video for that?
Very easy to understand. Watched so many many videos but none are as good as yours. Would love to see a corset making video too x
Perfect Instructions, Thank You So Much!
Such a great help, you gave clear instructions that were easy to understand. Sleeves have always been intimidating, but this makes me want to give them another try.
Thank you for your easy tutorials
Your videos are so informative and detailed! The most clearly explained video I have come across! I drew up my sleeve pattern and I’m excited to have a trial run! Thanks so much :)
Do you have any suggestions of how to draw up a sleeve for a square neckline (square back and front) there is nothing to anchor the sleeve but the armpit but that is sewn, the top of the sleeve is kinda just hanging on the shoulder for dear life😅
Thanks a million :)
I have a tutorial for that type of top in my "sew easy series" on my channel.
I really enjoyed your video on how to draft a sleeve i was wondering do i use the same principals to a short sleeve. Thank you again
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial this really helped!
Such a super helpful video. Very well explained Thank you. 🤩
This is fantastic! Even though my English is not 100% and we take mm/cm/m instead of inches here, your video is easy to follow. I do have a question for you. 5/8 inches = 1.5875 centimeters. Does it matter whether you charge one mm more or less? Or would you rather calculate up or down? Not sure if this will affect the fit. Thank you very much for all your expertise and time you shared with us!👏 🙂
Maria, hi! I actually do most of my drafting in cm's (it is so much easier to do the math, as I am European myself) but do vids in inches, as I live in USA. So... there will be a tad bit of a difference, between 150 mm and 158mm, but I just took in between, 155mm, so between 1.5cm and 1.6cm. Hope this helps!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity
Hi Alisa, thanks for your reply. After watching your video I saw that your ruler was also in cm.😊 And from a previous conversation I know that you are also from Europe. I don't find inches easy, but your tip helped me a lot! Big thanks for everything!! 😘
A lot of rulers have inch measurements on the bottom. I found it easier to do my measurements in cm and flip my ruler when you have to add a certain amount. Imperial is a very janky system of measurement, but it'll do for little things like this
Hi Alisa!! Your tutorials are always so amazing.. Your explanations are so clear.. My question to you is, are a cap sleeve & tulip sleeve figured the same way?? Reason I ask is because I mostly wear sleeveless tops/dresses because I sweat so so much.. I’d appreciate your help….
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
I made tulip sleeves off of this pattern. Worked beautifully! (I followed The Closet Historian for her video on converting a basic sleeve into tulip sleeves!)
Hello, This is a very good video , I wonder when I cut , how do place the printed fabric, wrong side up. ?
You’re doing great ❤
I love your videos and look forward to them. This is explained so well...thank you.
I wish I can set a default 'like' for all your videos. Love your videos. Yeshua bless you!❤
i have a link for you. all of Alisa-s videos. th-cam.com/channels/AZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA.html
Alisa thank you so very much! I love your tutorials, very helpful! I’m trying to add sleeves to a knit top and I have a question, would this formula for a sleeve cap height work too for the knit fabric? I greatly appreciate everything you do!❤️
Thank you dear 🌺🙏
I tried adding 2" each (i.e 4" total)to my upper arm circumference on either side as you mentioned (at 7:06) and the armhole measures way more.
Marina, hello there! Are you comparing the bicep line that you drafted with the armhole measurement? You have to compare the completed sleeve curve to the armhole measurement - as that is what is sewn into the armhole. The straight line will always measure less than a curve.
Hi, love your channel, i love sewing but for me personally its hard to understand how to draft patterns for plus sized people without actually seeing, my question is can you videos on how to draft bodice patterns for plus-sized person like myself who has more of an apple shape top please, most drafts are done for persons who are pear shaped, hour glass shaped, would really appreciate it thanks .
Thanks for this tutorial
Sorry i juz knew abt yr video
Can u pls let me knw of yr 1st video
Great lesson, well thought
Tamnks a lot. excellent tutorial. can u tell me lenght of perpendiculare line in centimeter, please???
Very well made video. I do have a question though, because I don't really understand how your extra length on the sleeve pattern is able to be sewed on the torso part which is shorter. So you marked the spot in the middle on top and then the two marks on each side, one on the front and one on the back part, but as you have mentioned, the curve is longer on the sleeve pattern than the round opening in the torso part for the sleeve is. How does that work without getting the fabric to get sort of overlap at some part?
You are the best!
Hi, please make a video on how to draw a smooth arm hole curve, as it is difficult for heavy bust 😁
Amazing information Thank you!
Very informative! Thank you! 😊
I guess you could use this method to widen a sleeve. I have Lipoedema and Lymphoedema and I have trouble with sleeve sizes.
Use slash and spread method to widen the existing sleeves you have. I show this method a lot on my channel
She agood teacher thanks
Exceptional!
Thank you very much.
Deberías hacer en español los tutoriales ,también!!! Somos muchas tus seguidoras mexicanas un abrazo!!!!!
Thank you, but I don't speak Spanish. Try turning on the subtitles - I hope that helps.
Thank you so much
Is the dart-less bodice block big enough to get on and off with no opening, zip or buttons in a woven fabric please? I’m using 100% linen.
Hi. Is the armhole measurement of the bodice block measured including seam allowance? Or did the bodice in this video not have seam allowance?
I have just discovered your channel and find your tutorials are the best. I can understand a little bit being a beginner. I do have one question about measure of sleeve. Why did you increase or decrease inches on the side of the sleeve.? Your instructions are beautiful but I'm not following when you are drawing pattern but you do not give explanation why this action is done. I really would like to learn drafting but I need explanation please.
Watch video again and pay attention, everything is explained - at 10 minutes in the video we go over why we decrease the length of the sleeve.
I did watch again. I understand now increase and decrease was for movement of the sleeve and to be fitted properly into bodice sleeve space. You showed that arm has to move freely. I learn by mistakes. I'm a beginner.
Can I ask you something? Where and how you keep all your patterns? 🤩🥰
Great question - I have a video about it, go take a look :)
Thank you!
Thank you ❤
will you be providing a tutorial on the next step in using the bodice and sleeve blocks?
Teresa, please go and take a look at the video tab on my channel, the most recent video shows you how to make a jacket from your bodice block and sleeve + many tutorials on how to draft tops and you can use your bodice block for it.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks, I'll take a look.
What happened to the extra fabric (the added ease)? Won't it be a fold somewhere, if the sleeve is slightly bigger than the armhole? I was hoping you'd show the process of sewing the sleeve onto the bodice and explain where/how that ease ends up.
Really good video, thank you so much
I do have basic sewing using patterns to make garments. I bought a sweatshirt and the arm seam is on top. I bought the sweatshirt very over sized, so I do have plenty of room to spare. The arm length is 4 inch inches to long. I need help to switch the sleeves so seam side is down.
AMAZING 🎀🎀🎀
hi alisa i followed your tutorial for the basic bodice and the sleeve but i was left wirh a lot of ease how do i reduce this ease i ended up having to gather it in thank you love your turorials
Catherine, I have already responded to your comment with the same answer - just like said in this video - reduce the length of the cap height, so the sides of the sleeve again, measure and repeat until you get the measurement that you want.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity i reduced the cap and got less ease thank you so much for your promt replys sorry if im being a nuisance im new to drafting
very nice❤
I wanted to ask whether we should leave seam allowance same as other parts of bodice while cutting armholes or it should be right same as our bodice block pattern
I don't understand your question. Always add seam allowance, seam allowance is what you need to construct a seam.
Im a little lost. Im not sure if im missing the part or what, but why is the 2 inches added to bicep line? Is it considered ease or seam allowance or is it just a standard?
What do you do if the measurement of the top wavy line is equal to or less than the arm hole measurement??
Does this apply the same for kids outerwear?
That's how I personally draft the sleeve for my little one as well, but I haven't looked too much into the "by the book methods of children wear" construction, I mainly use the same methods as for the adults taking in considerations difference between a body of a young person/kid vs full grown adult. But for outerwear I you usually add more ease and might want to go for lower cap height, take a look at this Members Extra where I made a jacket and I explain the changes I made and why - th-cam.com/video/axg7SWflg3Q/w-d-xo.html