Sleeve Patterns Made Easy + How to Draft Them

In this comprehensive tutorial, I start by covering the basic concepts of sleeve patterns and then elaborate on how to draft your very own sleeve pattern for any project.

A lot of people in my comments mention that sleeve patterns are hard to understand and are intimidated by drafting them. I believe by just learning some basic principles, sleeves can be fairly easy to understand and make.

By the end, you'll have acquired the skills and knowledge to draft sleeves effortlessly, whether it's for a basic t-shirt or an elaborate evening gown.
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00:00 — Intro
00:08 — Basic Sleeves
04:52 — Advanced Sleeves
06:56 — Armholes
09:23 — Drafting Armholes
14:28 — Drafting Sleeves
17:51 — Easing in a Sleeve
19:19 — Conclusion
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#sewing #sleeves #sewingtutorial
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[bonniebrown]

Are you kidding me? I’ve been sewing for 20 years, and watching YouTube for 10, and a guy in a cowboy hat just brought breakthrough-clarity into my sewing life?
😂😂

[alyshiarobison]

I've been sewing for 25 years, mostly patterns I made myself. This 20 minute video explained what it took me over 15 years to figure out. Thank you so much!

[KatiFalk]

I have been sewing for fifty years and this is the best explanation for sleeve fitting I have ever seen. Beautifully produced video.

[hunteriadkins]

This is genuinely one of if not the most informative videos on patternmaking I have ever watched. Thank you very much, Cornelius, you're an amazing teacher.

[yvy]

Dear Cornelius, I'm an enthousiast grandma from the Caribbean, who wanted to sew a traditional country outfit for my 3 year old grand daughter! Due to Cultural Heritage week. I searched the internet for help, but nothing could help me with my queries! That is, until I came across your site!!!! Thank you so sooo much for making this video!!! I'm now a great fan of yours! Only wish I could give you a "Thousand Likes" you deserve it!!!! And yes, ofcourse I subscribed!❤

[ferozahassim]

I just couldn't understand a sleeve and arm hole. Your video is visual, easy lessons. I value your teaching. The best on YouTube. Thank you God bless

[simpleperson]

I'm a beginner in sewing, literally started a month ago, and you're making it so much easier for me to learn !! u explain why it's cutted that way and tell the science behind it, thank you so much, please continue !

[sherrillsturm]

Really good teacher. Understanding how pieces interact changes the whole approach to pattern making.

[marydownes]

You are a FANTASTIC teacher! I took a pattern drafting courses but never fully understood the "why" of what we did. You explained it so well.

[mamathabalasubramanian]

I’m a beginner sewist and I’ve watched quite a few videos on sleeve drafting but yours is the first one that actually helped me understand the theory behind it. You’re a wonderful teacher, Cornelius. I hope you offer a class on bodice drafting and darts.

[cupcakefox]

I LOVE that you explain why and how different curves impact the product. The colour changes to distinguish differences is excellent. Going from cylinder and step by step to sleeve is awesome!

[tochen]

I love you Cornelius Hat Man. You added around 20 years to my lifespan with this video, saving me from all the would've-been hours stressing out over how sleeve patterns work.

[rureadynsl]

Your channel is the best out there! I hope everyone is supporting you! We need to keep you teaching us!

[mikerotch]

I’ve been going back and watching ur how to make a shirt video like 50+ times since it came out just to see you teach how to make the sleeves. Fantastic video.

[kimroberts]

Thank you. I think I'll need to watch this a few times. I'm very grateful for this analytical geometric explanation. I've sewn for many years but never knew this😊

[cryptombt]

Your videos are absolutely second to none. I’ve learnt in 20 minutes what I’ve been trying to figure out for the past 6 months. Your explanations and demonstrations are brilliant

[SockMasterFloe]

I've really been struggling with both sleeves and armscye design, so this is exactly what I need, and exactly when I need it! I'll be coming back to this video for quite a while!
The slow pacing is really great!

[TheaKlett-zc]

Color me happy. I’ve been sewing clothes for more than a lot of years and you’ve just revolutionized how I look at a pattern and adjust to make it my own - there is a method to the madness!

[MariaGTexas]

My first time watching you out of curiosity in reference to sewing. Cornelius you are a great 🌹

[oliviahunt]

I came back to this video to say thank you! I love making my own patterns, usually based on existing clothing or other patterns, but I’ve always been nervous about adjusting sleeves. This video completely demystified it, especially the part with the paper cone. The other day I was able to draw up a quick sleeve pattern using what I learned here and it turned out just right. I really appreciate the depth of info here. Thanks!