Download Article Show Download Article Sewing sleeves onto a body piece may seem like a difficult process, but it is much easier than you might think. There are 2 basic methods for attaching sleeves: sewing sleeves flat and sewing set-in sleeves. If your garment is still in pieces, then sewing your sleeves flat may be your best option. If your garment’s body piece and sleeves are already sewn up, then you would need to use the set-in sleeves option. After you finish sewing your sleeves, don’t forget to hem the ends!
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If you want to sew sleeves onto a garment that hasn’t been put together yet, lay the pieces flat and sew the shoulder seams closed with a straight stitch, but leave the sides open. Mark the center of the sleeve with chalk, then match up the edges of the armhole opening and the sleeve, making sure the chalk line falls in the middle. Pin the sleeve to the armhole opening and sew the pieces together with a straight stitch, removing the pins as you go. Repeat for the other sleeve, then turn the garment inside-out and sew the inside of the sleeve and the sides of the garment. Keep reading to learn how to sew sleeves onto a garment that’s already made! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 110,256 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do you sew a simple sleeve?Shirt Sleeves. With right sides together, pin the sleeve into the armholes, matching the notches as you go. Sew together with sleeve side up.. Press the seam open, then press the seam towards the sleeve (away from the body). ... . Matching up the underarm seams, pin and sew the side seams and the sleeve seams together.. |