The Technique of Sewing a Dress |
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the mentioned measurements are taken the balloon sleeve is ready to be
cut in pattern. The final goal of the pattern is to match the size of
the dress bodice and sit well during fitting. The hardest part of creating
a balloon sleeve pattern is the skill of slashing and spreading. The
slashing and spreading technique creates the puffiness of the balloon
sleeve and is very useful to know. Basically, the original sleeve pattern
with original measurements is first cut in a desirable way and then spread
in width, and then re-cut again. The additional width gives the sleeve a “balloon effect” and sleeve sort of floats on the dress.
The “balloon effect” can be created either on the top, hem,
or the body of the sleeve, depending on the person’s taste and
style. Slashing and spreading on the top of the sleeve will lengthen the armhole line. Because of the lengthening effect, the armhole line on the sleeve will have to be eventually reduced (by means of ruffles) to fit the arm hole on the bodice of the dress. On the contrary, the same technique on the hem of the sleeve will lengthen the bottom of the sleeve. The hem then will be reduced to the biceps size by means of gathering material in ruffles to create a puff. Finally, slashing and spreading in the body of the sleeve will lengthen both the armhole and the hem of the sleeve. Both of these measurements will need to be reduced to their original size to fulfill both the body of the person and the creative design of the sleeve. In conclusion, to complete the balloon sleeve dress one must possess the skills of slashing and spreading technique that transforms a simple sleeve in a beautiful “balloon.” One must also remember the functional role his sleeve will be playing in that dress and be prepared to make adjustments when necessary. Style is the most important idea a person must think of. If you fail to construct the above mentioned dress, visit Kohls Coupons, Sears Coupon Code, or Macys Promo Code and you’ll find everything what you want. |
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