Tutorial: Add sleeves to any kids pattern

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can draft a basic sleeve to fit any sleeveless bodice pattern. Now a favorite summer dress pattern can also be a go-to colder weather dress. This works best with girls sizes because there aren’t any womanly curves to contend with in the shaping. Depending on the cut of the sleeveless top, you may need to extend the top of the bodice to go all the way to the shoulder before adding the sleeves.

Click below to go to her tutorial:

How to add sleeves to any pattern, by Shwin & Shwin

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