One piece sleeve pattern drafting 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 illustrated pattern adjustments.

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

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.

Simply following the illustrated, step-by-step instructions in the sections below to create your own unique one piece sleeve:

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 chosen finish
10. Label pattern
11. Toile & fit your pattern

Measurements are in cm (metric) and inches (imperial)

Bonus! Find out where to draw slash lines to create different sleeve shapes, and build structures to support sleeves that defy gravity.

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

This course is designed for:

• Fashion designers wanting to confidently create their own sleeve designs.
• Home sewists ready to move beyond commercial sewing patterns.
• Pattern makers struggling to understand sleeve drafting theory.
• Anyone intimidated by sleeves who wants a clearer, more logical approach.
  

No advanced pattern making experience needed — just a basic block or pattern to attach the sleeve to, and willingness to experiment.

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