Sarah J. Doyle | September 8, 2010
A raglan sleeve is attached to the garment by a seam that runs diagonally down from the front neckline to the underarm, and up to the back neckline. This sleeve covers the entire shoulder (A) and needs some shaping device to make it conform to the shoulder’s shape, which is usually done with the [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | August 18, 2010
Sewing a sleeveless armhole finish is not difficult, even for a beginner. There are a few steps and basic instructions to follow, and you’ll find this a very good project. Staystitch 1/8” inside the seamline of the garment armhole and the facing to prevent stretching (A). Sew the seams of the facing as well [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | August 4, 2010
Today’s garments are designed with a wide variety of sleeves, which differ greatly in look and in the method of construction. A garment, for example, may have armholes that are merely finished, producing a sleeveless look, or it may have sleeves, either set-in or raglan, that are separately made and attached to the garment, [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | January 20, 2010
Last summer I did a post on my personal blog entitled S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Dollars – Quit Buying Patterns, and since it was posted it has continued to be the top post visited there. As the economy continues to crumble, we have to be creative in thinking of ways to save money. One of the best [...]
