Types of sleeves set-in sleeves, raglan sleeves

and kimono sleeves

Sleeve is that part of the garment, which covers the arm of the body and is usually attached to armhole of bodice pattern.
Sleeves support the design and functional element of a garment. They are broadly classified into three types – set-in
sleeves, raglan sleeves and kimono sleeves which are further made into separate styles.
APPARELPRODUCTION

The sleeve is that part of the garment, which covers the arm of the body and is usually attached to armhole of
bodice pattern. Sleeves support the design and functional element of a garment. In design, sleeves should
complement the bodice of the garment and as for functional sleeves should provide ease of movement and
comfort. In today’s world not only does the garment vary in designs and styles but the sleeves too have
different styles and thus vary in their construction. By choosing a sleeve style that suits the figure of the wearer,
the design of the fabric, design of the dress and current fashions, it can enhance the appearance of the dress.

Sleeve types
There are different types of sleeves; some of them are plain sleeves, bell sleeves, Full sleeves, Raglan sleeve,
and Kimono sleeve.

Plain sleeve
The plain sleeve has no fullness at lower edge or top edge. ELFGH is the pattern for a short plain sleeve. HG is
the lower edge of the sleeve. EG and FH are side-seams. ELF is the top edge of the sleeve (sleeve cap seam
line) which is attached to the armhole edge of the bodice. Plain sleeve pattern can be used to develop other
types of sleeves.

Full sleeves
Full sleeves are mostly used in Gents shirt, in which the lower edges finished with a cuff. The pattern
preparation for this is similar to ¾th sleeve preparation. But the height must be extended till wrist and
circumference can be changed accordingly.

Kimono sleeves
Kimono sleeves are cut together with the front and back bodice. The kimono sleeve is always cut with a deeper
armhole than the set in sleeve. That is in these types of sleeves there are no shoulder seam or armhole seam.
The sleeve runs from the side seam of the sleeve to the side seam of a bodice. Generally, these sleeves are
preferred for comfortability purpose. Because of the extra fabric between the sleeve and the bodice wrinkles
under the arm are unavoidable in these sleeves. These kinds of sleeves are mainly used in tops, sportswear, kids
wear etc.

Raglan sleeves
Raglan sleeves have part of their sleeve attached to their bodice. Form the neckline to underarm a
diagonal seam is formed. In these sleeves, too shoulder seam and armhole sleeve are not needed. In
order to increase the freedom of movement, the armhole is lowered in these sleeves. Across the
chest extra ease is added.

Magyar Sleeves
Magyar sleeve is a long sleeve having a deep armhole which is tapered towards the wrist. These are
also called as batwing sleeves. This type of sleeve is cut along the bodice. Take the bodice pattern
extend the shoulder line 2″ from the tip of the shoulder. According to lower arm circumference
draw the line perpendicular to bodice pattern and attach the edge to bodice pattern.

Bell Sleeves
Bell sleeves are narrow at shoulders are gradually widens as it reaches the wrist, especially below
the elbow. These types of sleeves slim the shoulders and are usually used for small arms. Different
styles can be made in these sleeves by cutting any length from the upper arm, the elbow, the lower
arm or the wrist.

Set –in sleeves

Set-in sleeves are stitched to the bodice armhole. These sleeves can be cut to any length. They can
be fitted or flared and their hemline can be finished in different styles. These types of sleeves must
be gathered, darted, tucked and sewn into the bodice armhole seam.