No. 12 Aalborg

Alternative bishop sleeve

 
 

Sleeves are one of the design details that can change the look of a garment enormously, and they are one of my favourite pattern pieces to design and develop. For a long time, I have had a wish to create a sleeve for the No. 12 Aalborg with more drama than the original sleeve for the dress. I ended up making an alternative bishop sleeve, and I am absolutely in love with it and have added it to many makes.  

This sleeve is an add on, and you can buy it here. 

buy the sleeve add on here

You  will need:  

Fabric  width  140 cm  

  • Size  32-40 3.4 m  

  • Size  42-48 4.8 m  

  • Size  50-54 5.1 m  

You will need  50 cm less if the fabric is without a pattern.  

Thread  

biasband cut from the fabric - width 3,5 cm - length approx 4 m

  • Cut all your pieces in fabric

  • Follow the instruction from point 3 to 9

Sew the sleeves

  • Cut a piece of bias band the same length as written on pattern piece N

  • Sew together the bias tape, right sides together.

  • Sew the sleeves, right sides together, press the seam open.

  • Gather the hem of the sleeve; gather the sleeve, so it fits the bias tape