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Setting sleeves

Sewing the sleeve into the armhole while evenly distributing ease along the sleeve cap to avoid puckering.

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29.3. Press sleeve hem allowance

p. 15
  1. Press the hem allowance of the sleeve to 2.0 cm.
29.3. Press sleeve hem allowance
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

33. Press armhole seam allowance

p. 18
  1. Press the armhole seam allowance towards the sleeve.
33. Press armhole seam allowance
Open the step in the "Anorak Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern: Summer Longsleeve with Gathers (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, A4/Letter/Plotter)" pattern →

Sewing Sleeves

p. 3
  1. Sew the sleeves into the armholes, easing the back and front slightly. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
Sewing Sleeves
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing Armhole Seams

p. 4
  1. Press the seam allowances from attaching the sleeve to the armhole toward the front and back armholes.
Pressing Armhole Seams
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Pinning Sleeve Hem

p. 5
  1. Pin the pressed allowance at the sleeve hem. Baste if needed.
Pinning Sleeve Hem
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing Sleeve Seams

p. 5
  1. Fold the sleeves right sides together, matching the front seam. Pin in place. Stitch on the serger. Sew with the sleeve back facing up. Press, then press the seam allowances toward the front of the sleeve.
Sewing Sleeve Seams
Open the step in the "Collared V-Neck Crop Top Pattern PDF | Johnny Collar Shirt | Preppy Long Sleeve Polo | Y2K Fitted Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Setting in Sleeves

p. 6
  1. Place the sleeve pieces and the top right sides together, matching along the armhole. Don't mix up the right and left sleeves—use the notches/control points as your guide. Pin from the top side. Attach the sleeves on the serger. Stitch from the top side. Press, then press the seam allowances toward the sleeve.
Setting in Sleeves
Open the step in the "Collared V-Neck Crop Top Pattern PDF | Johnny Collar Shirt | Preppy Long Sleeve Polo | Y2K Fitted Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Setting Sleeves

p. 11
  1. Place the sleeve into the armhole with right sides facing, matching all notches and seams. Distribute the gathers evenly along the sleeve cap so it fits smoothly into the armhole without any puckering. Sew the sleeve into the armhole. Repeat the process for the second sleeve.
Setting Sleeves
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Sleeve Inner Seam

p. 11
  1. Sew the sleeve’s inner seam, then press the seam allowance open. Press the hem allowance of the sleeve bottom upwards.
Sleeve Inner Seam
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Joining Sleeve Cap Allowances

p. 20
  1. Join the seam allowances along the sleeve cap for both the lining and the outer fabric. You can braid a thread cord or stitch a strip of fabric to allow for a bit of ease.
Joining Sleeve Cap Allowances
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

10.1. Armscye Easing Stitch

p. 7
  1. Sew an easing stitch along the front armhole edge on the section marked on the front pattern piece, setting the stitch length to 4 mm.
10.1. Armscye Easing Stitch
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

10.2. Gathering Armscye

p. 8
  1. Gather the basting stitch, easing the section by 1.0 cm. Tie knots at both ends.
10.2. Gathering Armscye
Open the step in the "Elegant High Collar Top Pattern | Sleeveless Turtleneck PDF | Womens Layering Shirt | Office Wear Sewing | Center Seam Blouse L-XXL" pattern →

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