One piece sleeve course

Conquer your fear and learn how to draft ANY one piece sleeve, from figure-hugging tight to oversized sweatshirt.

What you'll learn

• How to calculate the right cap height for your silhouette using Sleeve Style Values.
• Correct measurements to draft a range of sleeve head curves.
• Perfect your sleeve's fit with illustrations on how to adjust your pattern.

Plus! Find out how to add volume and create support structures for different sleeve designs.

Simply following the illustrated, step-by-step instructions in the sections below:

1. Measure armhole length
2. Choose sleeve silhouette & style value
3. Calculate sleeve cap height
4. Draft sleeve head and check bicep
5. Find centre line
6. Calculate sleeve length
7. Decide hem circumference
8. Draft underarm seam
9. Adjust hem for your finish
10. Label pattern
11. Toile & fit your pattern

Bonus: Support structures and slash lines to create different sleeve shapes.

No two sleeves are the same, which is why drafting sleeves is such an important pattern making skill.

WHY CLIQD IS DIFFERENT

Most courses teach how to draft a fitted sleeve, which is a start. However, this course will give you the skills to draft ANY sleeve, so you can create a pattern for your unique design.

You'll also learn the relationship between cap height and sleeve angles, so you really understand the theory behind sleeve drafting.

This course is available in 2 convenient formats

PDF - 13-page PDF with illustrated step-by-step drafting instructions.

You will receive an email with a link to download the A4 & Letter PDF.

PDF + Video Coming soon

In addition to the PDF course, you'll receive a link to download in depth video tutorials demonstrating the whole drafting process.