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Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Sleeves On Saturdays
Today's sleeve is a twist on a very traditional sleeve, the Petal Sleeve. Since it's a twist, I'm calling this sleeve

The Twisted Petal Sleeve

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The idea for this sleeve, believe it or not came to me this past week when I laid down to meditate for a bit. Yes, I'm
one of those people!! Actually, I find it really helps to keep me calm. Just as I closed my eyes, the idea for this
sleeve popped into my head and I thought it was rather fun. You're only getting the sleeve today. You'll have to come
back by on Tuesday to see the entire blouse and what collar I have done to go with it.
As you can see, the sleeve is exactly like a petal sleeve. All I have done is lengthen the underarm area so that it
becomes a strap that will wrap around the arm.

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To draft this sleeve, begin with the basic sleeve pattern. Remember, we are using Butterick 5678 as our base pattern,
but any basic sleeve will work.

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Notice on the sleeve head of this pattern that there are dots on either side of the center notch. We will use these dots
as the starting point for the petal shape of the sleeve. Draw in the petal shape and have the lines intersect in the
middle. Notice that my lines come down just below the line I drew in that is 1" below the armpit. The extra curve of the
line is 3/8" below the 1" line.

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Extend the lines out from the armpit. In order to determine how long this area should be, measure around your arm
from the armpit to the center of your arm at the bicep. Be sure to add for the button extension. I added 2" as I wanted
to have 2 buttons on my band.

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The final patterns. I placed notches where the dots had been so I would know where the opposite edge of the petal
should be placed. I have the original notches of the sleeve indicating the front and back. I also added a notch where
the original underarm seam would have been. This way I will know where to clip the band when sewing.

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So, come back on Tuesday to see the entire blouse!

Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
Rhonda
Posted by RhondaBuss at 3:42 PM
Labels: Petal Sleeve, Sleeves On Saturdays

19 comments:
Janlynn May 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Truly fabulous! I can't wait to see the finished blouse.
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How cute is that! Can't wait to see the whole blouse. You are so imaginative and talented!
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Adorable. I can't wait, those are gorgeous with that summery print.
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That's going to be truly fabulous. I already love the fabric.

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Juliet May 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM

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That is super cool... love it!

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Rosy May 18, 2013 at 6:21 PM

Incredible! You are the most talented designer I ever saw! I need to add this manga to a project, love, love it!
Wonderful!!
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Sheila May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Awesome and such a great sleeve detail.
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Andrea May 18, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Fun sleeve, Rhonda! Pretty fabric as well.

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Meigan May 19, 2013 at 7:03 AM

Wow, so COOL! Whenever I try to meditate I usually think about housework that needs to be done. You rock!
:)
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Cecili May 19, 2013 at 10:59 AM

I'm always amazed at how creative and talented you are, this sleeve is such a genius idea!
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knitmachinequeen (KMQ) May 19, 2013 at 12:10 PM

It's beautiful. I have got to try this. TFS
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Mary May 19, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Love the way you think...
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Wow, I love it
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Wow. I would have taken a lot longer to figure this out.

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Esta genial ,creo que me la voy a copiar

gracias

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I love it, this design is wonderful!!!!, I liked very much, thank you very much for the explanation.

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