Sleeve assembly
Attaching raglan sleeves to the front and back pieces.
Where it is used
31. Secure ties
p. 17- Secure the ties in the upper seam allowance of the sleeve.

18. Sew Sleeve
p. 16- Sew the sleeve in using an overlock machine.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 5- Fold the sleeve with the right sides together, aligning the top edges, and pin in place. Stitch the upper edges of the sleeve with an overlock machine along the elbow side, removing the pins as you go. Important! At the end of the seam, leave a thread chain and tuck it into the seam using a hook.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 6- Place the front piece and the sleeve right sides together, aligning the armhole edge with the sleeve cap edge, and secure them with pins. Using an overlocker, sew the sleeve into the front armhole along the front piece, removing each pin as you go.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 6- Press the seam allowance of the upper sleeve seam toward the front of the sleeve. At the top of the seam, gently steam out any excess fabric.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 6- Mark a section on the sleeve seam and sew a reinforcing stitch along it. Remember to backstitch at the beginning and end.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 7- Place the front piece and sleeve right sides together, aligning the armhole edge with the sleeve cap edge. Pin in place. Stitch the sleeve into the front armhole using an overlocker, removing pins as you go.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 7- Press the seam allowances of the sleeve attachment toward the sleeve.

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY
p. 8- In the same way, attach the sleeve to the back armhole.

Sleeve Assembly - Back
p. 4- Attach the sleeve to the back piece using the same method.

Sleeve Assembly - Front
p. 4- Place the front piece and the sleeve right sides together, align the sleeve seam with the armhole, match the edges, pin in place, and sew along the front piece edge with an overlock machine. Press and then fold the seam allowance toward the sleeve.

Sewing the Raglan Sleeves
p. 3- Sew the sleeves using a serger. Stitch from the sleeve side.

Related terms
requiresOverlock stitch
pressed towardsSleeve