The Shirred Wrist Sleeve has been a very popular sleeve, repinned quite a bit on Pinterest. You can find the original post here along with all the drafting instructions, http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/2012/05/sleeves-on-saturdays_26.html
The sleeve has shirring with a non-shirred center section.
I posted the sleeve 2 years ago and....I actually just finished the top!! How's that for unfinished projects??? And now true confessions, I have older projects sitting around as well. Oh well, I'm human ;)
I thought I would post the top so you can see how the sleeves look on a finished garment. To tie in the sleeves and give a little more interest to the top, I added a shirred detail around the neckline.
The sleeve is not hemmed in a transitional manner as I didn't want a band or a stitching line around the bottom of the sleeve. In the picture below, you can see that my hand is inside the hem and it is attached at the seam line.
As I said, this is a great way to hem sleeves when you would rather not have a stitching line. It also works well for holding down a turtle neck collar.
This sleeve will work on just about any project, top, dress, or jacket. It's a quick and easy project to draft.
That top is wonderful!
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DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I love this top! By the way, I see you are teaching some classes in Novi---see you there!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI am teaching at Novi. I'm so excited to find out that you'll be there! Can't wait to meet you :)
Hi, Rhonda- your top is gorgeous. Am I correct that the sample pattern shown on the other post isn't the exact pattern for this sleeve (2 in tab vs. this sleeve which looks like the shirring is maybe 4-5 inches?). And would you be willing to tell us how to do the neckline?
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, I think that what I should have said in the original post is that 2" would be the least amount that you would want for the detail. You are right, my tab is about 5" long, and it can be longer if you would like. The tutorial on how to do the shirring is coming :)
DeleteThank you! This top is beautiful. Can't wait for the shirring tutorial. I almost understand the sleeve technique, I think. I definitely going to give it a try.
DeleteIf you have any problems, be sure to let me know and I'll do my best to help.
DeleteIt was well worth the wait :). It's beautiful, and should give years of wearing pleasure :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely top!
ReplyDeleteWow -- great top! Thanks for sharing the details, Rhonda!
ReplyDeleteYou do realize we're all looking for a tute on that great neckline, right? I've been trying to figure it out...at first I thought it would be simple, but when I see how nicely those gathers are lined up, I'm not so sure...
ReplyDeleteYep, I do :) I'm going to try and do a video tutorial for this. I've been wanting to and this would be a good reason to give it a try. It really was quite easy to do.
DeleteLove your top! I'm glad to see you will so graciously share the neckline. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, thank you so much for the tutorial of the sleeve. Yes, I was also wondering about the neckline, so thrilled that you will be adding a tutorial of this soon.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your kind inspiration.
Those are very cool sleeves, and love how you tie the neckline in, too. Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteSuch elegant details. Love all the shirring, and look forward to your tutorial!
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