The Boheme Fit and Flare Sleeves - The Petal Sleeve
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Leisa Stanton 2 min read

The Boheme Fit and Flare Sleeves - The Petal Sleeve
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5441"] The petal sleeve is two pieces - 20 and 21 There are two options, cut 4 pieces of your fashion fabric or cut 2 of your fabric and 2 of lining. It is not necessary to finish the edges, they will all be encased. The petal sleeve is two pieces - 20 and 21 There are two options, cut 4 pieces of your fashion fabric or cut 2 of your fabric and 2 of lining. It is not necessary to finish the edges, they will all be encased. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] To begin, mark the seam allowance of 5/8” from the edge of each piece as shown. To begin, mark the seam allowance of 5/8” from the edge of each piece as shown. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Pin the two pieces together - 20 to 20 and 21 to 21 Pin the two pieces together - 20 to 20 and 21 to 21 [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Sew using a 5/8” seam allowance stopping at the edge where marked. Back stitch here as pulling your sleeve through can create stress on the seam. Sew using a 5/8” seam allowance stopping at the edge where marked. Back stitch here as pulling your sleeve through can create stress on the seam. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Trim your seam allowance down. Leave the full seam allowance on the edges. Trim your seam allowance down. Leave the full seam allowance on the edges. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Turn your pieces right side out, and press well. Turn your pieces right side out, and press well. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4032"] Match the notch on both, to overlay them. 21 is the upper piece. Match the notch on both, to overlay them. 21 is the upper piece. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Pin well and add two rows of basting stitches. Technically this sleeve does not need to be gathered to fit, but if adjustments to the bodice have been made and some easing is required, it’s dual purpose now makes life easier. Pin well and add two rows of basting stitches. Technically this sleeve does not need to be gathered to fit, but if adjustments to the bodice have been made and some easing is required, it’s dual purpose now makes life easier. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] To close the edges, lay one side on top of the other side. Sew the middle two seams using a 5/8” seam allowance. The two outer seams remain free. To close the edges, lay one side on top of the other side. Sew the middle two seams using a 5/8” seam allowance. The two outer seams remain free. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Trim the seam allowance down Trim the seam allowance down [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Fold your upper seam over itself to encase the raw edge and pin in place. Repeat for the under seam. Sew close to the edge catching both seams. Fold your upper seam over itself to encase the raw edge and pin in place. Repeat for the under seam. Sew close to the edge catching both seams. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4032"] Press well. Press well. [/caption]
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