SLEEVE
In freehandcutting just about everything is cut on the fold the dressmaker will fold the fabric and mark and cut, that way is easy and faster. The sleeve and other instruction given is for freehand cutting purposes only. This sleeve style and other styles is basic. For instruction on how to make puff sleeve, bell sleeve circular skirts etc. follow the instruction given in the Sleeve  Categories
Measurement Needed
full sleeve length (taken with arm slightly bend up)
underarm length (from underarm to wrist
arm circumference (fatter part of the arm)
elbow circumference
wrist   circumference
 Instructions
A-B sleeve length
B-D underarm length
B-H half A-B
H-L Elbow circumference
A-C half arm circumference
D-E same as A-C (square across)
E-F same as B-D
B-M half wrist measurement
M-G about 1/2”
G-B connect
G- L connect
E-L connect
E-N about 1-1/2”
Curve E to N and N-A using deep arm curve
as shown
sleeve instruction is give with material on the fold
This is how your finish sleeve will look after cutting
add 1/2” seam allowance all around and 1” hem as shown.

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