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Add sleeves to bias cut top How complicated is it?
Nancy1955   Beginner USA Member since 5/10/10 Posts: 197	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/17/12 4:57 PM I recently purchased this pattern and would love to add short sleeves to it. Is it simply a matter of finding a pattern with sleeves and changing the armholes to match or is it more complicated with a bias cut top?
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7111	Login to reply to this post In reply to Nancy1955 << Like this post Date: 6/17/12 9:11 PM Why not find a pattern that has sleeves and looks like this? Or if you really, really like this pattern, why not make a cap sleeve--one that drapes over the shoulder, (as in a very extended shoulder)? That way, you won't have to set it in; the sleeve will have a little flounce at the top and will look cute. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7457	Login to reply to this post In reply to Nancy1955 << Like this post Date: 6/21/12 9:20 PM I think if you have a tried and true woven top with sleeves you like, you can just overlay the two patterns and use the armhole of the TNT along with its matching sleeve. Bias is not too picky that way, provided there's enough ease. One of the bits of advice you will see if you read Threads Magazine for example is that you can make the sleeves of your regular woven shirts more comfortable and possibly prettier in the drape department just by cutting the sleeves on the bias.
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 233	Login to reply to this post In reply to Nancy1955 << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/21/12 9:23 PM You could try drafting your own using this article.

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