Description ~ Designing Set-in Sleeves That Fit

Set-in sleeves have long been considered one of the more difficult tasks in designing a sweater. Although proper fitting sleeves are challenging, there are guidelines that make this is a skill that can be learned. If you can design a basic tank top, you can design a sweater with a fitted set-in sleeve. Start with a fabric swatch, take your measurements and learn the calculations required to design a set-in capped sleeve that will fit... Every time! Class will move quickly so it is assumed that students are already familiar with basic design concepts such as gauge, ease and garment construction.

Materials Needed ~ Designing Set-in Sleeves That Fit

Pencil, calculator, ruler, measuring tape and homework swatches.

Homework ~ Designing Set-in Sleeves That Fit

Create two identical 6" x 6" swatches in the yarn and stitch pattern of your choice for your sweater. Launder one swatch in the method you intend to launder the sweater.