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Posted on: 7/14/15 10:17 AM ET
3 Easy Pieces.

Sleeves always take up so much fabric. The jacket sleeves were done in 3 pieces. Thus, allowing the sleeve to easily be layed out and cut on smaller pieces of fabric.

What simple 'fix' when there isn't enough fabric to cut out the sleeve in one piece.

Watch the grainline and save fabric!
  
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Posted on: 7/14/15 10:59 AM ET
I dunno, I'd rather cut one piece and sew one seam!
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Posted on: 7/14/15 12:38 PM ET
I think it's a great idea to "piece out" the sleeve if you don't have enough yardage to cut it in one piece. Good thinking.
  
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Re: Sleeves, Why didnt I think of this sooner??? (posted on 7/14/15 2:01 PM ET)
In general, where are you placing the seams?

I have several pieces of fabric that are too much for skirts, or won't work out well in that capacity, but not enough for jackets, per se.

I am curious!
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Posted on: 7/14/15 2:12 PM ET
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3 Easy Pieces.



Sleeves always take up so much fabric. The jacket sleeves were done in 3 pieces. Thus, allowing the sleeve to easily be layed out and cut on smaller pieces of fabric.



What simple 'fix' when there isn't enough fabric to cut out the sleeve in one piece.



Watch the grainline and save fabric!

You mean you're dividing the sleeve pattern into three pieces, adding seam allowances and sewing? Sounds risky.

If you want to use fabric more thriftily, trying laying out on a single layer of fabric. Do a trial layout.
  
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Posted on: 7/15/15 0:57 AM ET
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Divide the sleeve in thirds with a cap section, middle section and wrist section. Allow for seam allowance. ( I always use 3/8" seam allowance, which is the measurement from needle to width of sewing machine foot)

The s/a is already there for the rest of the sleeve. Sew each sleeve back together and then use the sleeve as if it was cut out as one piece.
  
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Posted on: 7/15/15 0:59 AM ET
The middle section could be rouched for a nice 3/4 length sleeve.
  
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Posted on: 7/15/15 7:36 AM ET
oh this is a great idea...thank you
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Posted on: 7/15/15 9:07 AM ET
I have such tunnel vision. I was bemoaning the shortage of a fabric on a project that had a bodice that I wanted to line with the fabric not another fabric and it finally occurred to me if I seamed together two pieces, I could cut the self lining easily. I think the sleeve piecing could work well as you described as a sleeve especially in larger sizes really limits placement. I would not have thought of cheating the fabric there in a pinch so thank you for the idea. I am not one who normally thinks out of the box so will keep this in mind.
  
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Posted on: 7/15/15 2:35 PM ET
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Adding seams to the sleeves add seam lines which may not be the best look. All of those seams have to match too. If I am short of fabric I one, make a full pattern and lay it out in a single layer, remember to flip the pattern pieces. Or, I will use another fabric to make facings for sleeves and hems. Front facing and lapel can also be in another fabric that complements the main fabric. The other thing is to just buy the correct amount of fabric to begin with.
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