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Drafting a sleeve pattern

b15erk

Drafting a sleeve pattern
« on: January 09, 2018, 11:07:10 AM »
I've been intending to make the free Bernina Shirt Dress for a long time, and the time has come. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjYubfb3crYAhWJ7RQKHfQfDrIQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F340584790560780798%2F&psig=AOvVaw1z2OR79ivQ0ipELSBM3T3G&ust=1515582168798261 

I'm going to a Christening in a few weeks and need a Churchgoing dress to wear, the only problem with this one is the daft sleeves (or lack of).

I've found a good review here: https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/52920

And a run through here: http://www.grosgrainfab.com/2010/05/frock-by-friday-friday_28.html#more

So if anyone can help with the sleeve drafting, I would be very grateful.  I only want bracelet length, no cuffs.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Ploshkin

Re: Drafting a sleeve pattern
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2018, 12:25:13 PM »
A bit lazy perhaps but I would find a sleeve and corresponding armhole shape from another pattern and alter the armhole on the pattern you are using so that the sleeve fits.
Life's too short for ironing.

b15erk

Re: Drafting a sleeve pattern
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2018, 12:39:29 PM »
That did cross my mind Plosh, but I thought I was being lazy! I'll have a root among the Burda patterns, maybe one from a shirt pattern would be best.....

I'll think on it.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.