Square a line at the wrist point from the fold. Square a line half the adjusted elbow circumference. Measure down the foldline and mark the length to the elbow. Square a biceps line out from the armhole depth that is half the adjusted biceps circumference.į. From the top, measure down and mark the armhole depth you calculated in “Measure the bodice armhole,” step 2).Į. Square a line at the top point (draw a line perpendicular to the fold, originating at the shoulder point).ĭ. Along the foldline, mark points indicating the full arm length from the shoulder point (top) to the wrist (bottom).Ĭ. You’ll be drafting on the fold to create a symmetrical pattern.ī. Fold a sheet of pattern paper in half lengthwise as shown below. Measure the bodice pattern’s armhole depth.Ī. Add the front and back measurements together and divide the sum by two. Next, measure from the shoulder point straight down to the underarm.Ģ. Square a line on both the front and back bodice patterns from the grainline to the underarm at the side seam as shown. Take the armhole depth measurement from the bodice pattern. For fuller or more muscular arms, add the larger amount. Add 2 inches to 3 inches to your biceps circumference (adjusted biceps circumference), 1 inch to 2 inches to your elbow circumference (adjusted elbow circumference), and 1 inch to the wrist (adjusted wrist circumference). Next, you’ll need to add a bit of ease to the circumference measurements to ensure a nice fit and make sure the finished sleeve isn’t too tight. Wrist circumference: Measure your wrist circumference.Ģ. Measure around circumference of the elbow. Length to elbow: Measure from the shoulder to the point of the elbowĮlbow circumference: Bend your arm again. Measure around the fullest part of your arm, about 4 inches below the shoulder.Īrm length: Bend your arm slightly at the elbow and measure from your shoulder bone to the wrist bone, passing over the elbow. Follow the illustration to take the correct arm measurements needed for the sleeve.īiceps circumference: Measure around the arm, but don’t pull the tape too tightly. To get started, you’ll need the bodice pattern and a few arm measurements. King’s Insider video, “Professor King on Sleeve Mobility and Appearance.” Measure your armġ. Another informative sleeve-related post is Kenneth D. If you want to learn more about how to add a sleeve to a bodice, read through this post, then check out Judith Neukam’s “A New Way to Fit Sleeves,” a method to remove any unwanted ease and customize the front and back cap shapes. Also, the sleeve is symmetrical, when there really should be a different curve in the front and back sleeve cap seamlines. There may be more ease in the sleeve cap than you prefer, especially if your fabric doesn’t ease well. This is a basic introduction to creating a sleeve per your arm and bodice measurements. If the bust area or upper back is a little too snug, adding sleeves to the bodice will exaggerate that fit issue. All you need are some arm measurements, and some measurements from the bodice pattern.īe sure the bodice has been fitted properly and that you like the size and shape of the armhole. If you’d like to add sleeves to a favorite sleeveless dress or top pattern, the best way to do so is to create a custom sleeve pattern. You can draft your own sleeve pattern with a few measurements and a straightedge.
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