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From: shediditagen
Date: 03-23-2005, 01:02 PM (1 of 13)
| Set in french seam puff sleeves THE EASY WAY. Check out the "How To" section <email address removed for privacy>....... (nonie's site) I like to share sewing tips. Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-23-2005, 06:25 PM (2 of 13)
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Well if that wasn't a day late. I spent the day setting in the sleeves of a blouse with French seems. I do it all the time so it's not really a big deal -- but every time I set in sleeves it's a bit of a challenge. These weren't puffy either -- thank goodness (not supposed to be). Anyway they came out fine. It's in a silky poly -- not much stretch which always makes ease a challenge. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-23-2005, 08:59 PM (3 of 13)
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Hmm...maybe I don't really understand he terminology. What exactly does "set-in sleeves" mean?
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: shediditagen
Date: 03-23-2005, 09:36 PM (4 of 13)
| My guess is sleeves that are made complete (underarm seam sewed and cuffed/finished) and ready to "set in" the dress. This would make the same seam that I have shown, but much more difficult. Maybe this is just a matter of opinion, it is easier for me and I wanted to share. Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-24-2005, 05:38 AM (5 of 13)
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Set in sleeves are not gathered, they lay flat in the armscye. Usually the sleeve you see in a jacket.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-24-2005, 07:23 AM (6 of 13)
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Well I copied your instructions because it seems that method would work with a regular sleeve too -- I've never tried it. It sure looks easier than setting them in a round hole. The only difference is no puff. Thanks for the technique. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: shediditagen
Date: 03-24-2005, 11:02 AM (7 of 13)
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Mary W. I stand corrected, was way off on sewing terminology. Dorothy L. I'm glad you will use my tip.....I always "put in"/sew in ALL sleeves this way (raglan too). Thanks for your posts on the subject. Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: Sparky
Date: 03-24-2005, 11:57 AM (8 of 13)
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Where is this page you're talking about, that shows the "easy way" to set in sleeves? I tried using <email address removed for privacy> but it didn't work. What's the URL?
Sparky
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User: Sparky
Member since: 03-13-2005 Total posts: 94 |
From: shediditagen
Date: 03-24-2005, 12:32 PM (9 of 13)
| try everythingsewing.net sorry |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: Sparky
Date: 03-25-2005, 11:44 AM (10 of 13)
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try everythingsewing.net sorry Wow! Thanks. Sparky
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User: Sparky
Member since: 03-13-2005 Total posts: 94 |
From: sewingnonie
Date: 03-25-2005, 11:51 AM (11 of 13)
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This might help http://www.everythingsewing.net I thank Betty so much for the how to,it sure has made it easier for me. That was one of my big hang ups,I just could not do a pretty frenchseam in a sleeve. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: sewingnonie
Date: 03-25-2005, 01:18 PM (12 of 13)
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Ok,I had to go look up the sleeves terminology. Here is what I found.Set in sleeve,is an inserted sleeve.Depending on the curve of the sleeve edge, a sleeve cap can be either slightly rounded or full and gathered. Shirt sleeves- Are inserted into the armhole before the side seams are sewn,sleeves eligable for this method are less rounded then usual along the shoulder line because the cap is not so steeply curved.Flat felled seams are often used in this method. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: shediditagen
Date: 03-25-2005, 03:39 PM (13 of 13)
| Whew!!!!! Glad that is settled, now I can set in all the puffed sleeves I want to........plus others. Thanks for your trouble, Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
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