Drafting a Darted & Extended Sleeve Cap
Structured sleeves are perfect when designing tailored garments. In this lesson, you will learn how to draft a sleeve with darts that emanate from the cap, to create an extended shoulder line. This sleeve is perfect for jackets and coats.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-8 |
| 2 | Preparing the Sleeve Cap Draft | 1-4 |
| 3 | Spreading & Drafting the Sleeve Cap | 1-14 |
| 4 | Drafting the Sleeve Cap Darts | 1-12 |
| 5 | Shaping the Sleeve Cap | 1-3 |
| 6 | Final Steps | 1-4 |
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MODULE 1 • Lesson Prep
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | To get started with this lesson, you need to trace off your oaktag straight sleeve sloper onto pattern paper. Include the bicep and sleeve centerline. |
| 2 | Once you have traced your sleeve sloper, mark the center of the sleeve as cap as “O”. Mark the center bicep intersection as “N”. |
| 3 | Then use your ruler to measure 2 ¼” (5.8cm) from the center sleeve along the cap and place a mark. Do this on both front and back. |
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