The Curious Frau

Early Modern German Clothing

Drafting a Basic Fitted Sleeve

Detail of Giovanni de Medici, 1543, by Bronzino

Sleeves can be one of the most daunting challenges for old and new pattern makers.

However as long as you keep one simple principle in mind, you can draft sleeves easily.

(I wrote this article originally for Your Wardrobe Unlock'd in March '09)

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Drafting Basic Body Blocks - The Front

front_necklineStep-by-step instructions for drafting a Front body block, for a front, back or side opening garment.

Doesn't include the style lines or seam allowences, those come later in the process.

 

 

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Drafting Basic Body Blocks - The Fitted Front

front_fo_finishedStep-by-step instructions for drafting a fitted front body block, for a front opening garment.

Doesn't include the style lines or seam allowences, those come later in the process.

 

 

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Drafting Basic Body Blocks - The Back

back_noCB_necklineStep-by-step instructions for drafting a basic Back body block, for a front, back or side opening garment.

Doesn't include the style lines or seam allowences, those come later in the process.

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Drafting Basic Body Blocks - The Fitted Back

back_necklineStep-by-step instructions for drafting a fitted Back body block, for a front or side opening garment

Doesn't include the style lines or seam allowences, those come later in the process.

 

 

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