Drafting Sleeves
3 STYLES
Illustration shows sleeve gathered into a wristband, 1” wide.
1) Trace sleeve draft according to the outline of the draft HERE, diagram 6; then draft sleeve for this style 2 and 3)
First trace front part of sleeve and open; then trace back of sleeve.
4) Make wristband 1” wide and the required length [about 7-1/2” for size 16]. Allow seams on all edges of sleeve and band. Band is usually made double.
Illustration shows sleeve gathered at top and bottom with a cuff 3” wide.
1) First trace sleeve draft as described for style 1; then draft sleeve for this style.
2) Trace and open sleeve; then draft 1/2 of cuff as illustrated [the entire cuff is about 12” long for size 16”].
3 and 4) Divide top of cap into 4 parts and draw dotted lines, as illustrated.
Mark sections A to F. Slash from top to bottom and spread about 1” at top of each slash. Allow seams on all edges of sleeve and cuff.
Illustration shows bell sleeve about 3/4 length.
1) Trace the outline of the sleeve draft as described for style 1; then draft the bell sleeve.
2) Trace and open front part of sleeve.
3) Trace and open back of sleeve; then draft shaped trimming band as illustrated.
4) Trace band; then allow seams on all edges. Mark grain line arrow.
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