Sleeve installation
Attaching and serging the sleeves to the armholes in one step.
Where it is used
29.4. Serge front sleeve seam
p. 15- Serge the edges of the front sleeve seam separately from each other.
29.1. Sew lower sleeve seam
p. 15- Sew the lower edge of the sleeve and simultaneously serge the edges using a 4-thread overlock (or sew with a sewing machine and serge with a 3-thread overlock).
32. Attach sleeves
p. 17- Attach the sleeves to the armholes and simultaneously serge them using a 4-thread overlocker (or sew them with a sewing machine and then serge with a standard 3-thread overlocker).
31. Secure ties
p. 17- Secure the ties in the upper seam allowance of the sleeve.
18. Attach sleeves
p. 10- Attach and serge the sleeves to the armholes in one step using a 4-thread overlock machine (alternatively, sew with a standard machine, then finish the edges with a regular 3-thread overlock).
Sewing Sleeve Seams
p. 5- 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.
Setting in Sleeves
p. 6- 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 Sleeves
p. 11- 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.
Sleeve Hem Lining
p. 18- Turn the garment right side out. Place the sleeve lining inside the sleeve. Using the opening left at the bottom of the garment, reach inside to grab the lower edges of the sleeve from the inside and pull them out. Align the lower edges of the sleeve and lining with the right sides facing each other. Sew the seam. Repeat the process for the second sleeve.
Sew Sleeve Seams
p. 6- Turn the sleeves inside out, matching up the edges. Pin them in place. Use a serger to sew the seam, starting from the back of the sleeve. The front of the sleeve is marked with a notch along the sleeve cap.
Sew Sleeves
p. 7- Sew the sleeves with an overlocker. Stitch from the sweater side.
Pin Sleeves to Armholes
p. 7- Insert the sleeves into the armholes with right sides facing each other. Make sure not to mix up the right and left sleeves—use the guide marks for reference. Pin the sleeves in place from the sweater side.
Related terms
compatible with4-thread overlock machine
← applied toPressing