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Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3
Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3

Sleeves Unpicked - Vol 3

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Learn pattern making skills to create the sleeves of your dreams!

We'll focus on four different types of sleeve hacks;

  • Ruffle sleeve
  • Disappearing gather sleeve
  • Pleated hem sleeve
  • Pleated panel sleeve

You can use these skills with various lengths, volumes and proportions meaning you can create loads of different styles and give new life to your sewing patterns! 💕

You'll also learn pattern and sleeve terminology, tips for pattern making and how to finish your patterns.

All the material is pre-recorded so that you can go at your own pace and ask questions along the way. As well as Try-It-Yourself exercises throughout to put your new skills into practise!

Course modules
Full lesson list in the drop-down menu below:

Getting started


  • Hello and welcome!
  • About Alys
  • How to use the 1/2 scale blocks
  • What is pattern making?
  • Tips for pattern making
  • Pattern Terminology
  • Some Essential skills
  • Tracing a pattern
  • Sleeve terminology

Ruffle sleeve


  • Ruffle sleeve
  • Examples - Ruffle sleeve
  • Ruffle sleeve - Sewing notes
  • Try-it-yourself exercise - 1

Disappearing gather sleeve


  • Disappearing gather sleeve
  • Deciding how much volume to add
  • Examples - Disappearing gather sleeve
  • Disappearing gather - Sewing notes
  • Try-it-yourself exercise - 2

Pleated hem sleeve


  • Pleated hem sleeve
  • Examples - Pleated hem sleeve
  • Pleated hem - Sewing notes
  • Try-it-yourself exercise - 3

Pleated panel sleeve


  • Pleated panel sleeve
  • Examples - Pleated panel sleeve
  • Pleated panel - Sewing notes
  • Try-it-yourself exercise - 4

Useful Skills


  • Lengthen/Shorten sleeves
  • Changing sleeve hem width

Finishing Patterns


  • Checking a sleeve fits
  • Turn-up hem
  • Creating a hem facing
  • Grainlines
  • Checking your patterns
  • Labelling patterns
  • Adding seam allowance
  • Making a toile

Most Of all..


You'll gain confidence in pattern making and practical skills you can use to change up your favourite sewing patterns and create the sleeves of your dreams!


We know everyone learns differently, so we've included lots of visual content to break down pattern making in a fun and easy way.

Gain access to:

  • Video tutorials
  • Step-by-step illustrations
  • Design inspiration
  • Try-it-yourself exercises
  • Sleeve sewing notes
  • Ask questions along the way

We design our online courses to be as hands-on as an in-person workshop, yet with the flexibility to work in your own time!

Please read the course modules content above before booking, and check out our FAQs if you have any questions.

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