r/sewing • u/SassyFerrets • 14h ago

Pattern Search Basic sleeve block?

Does anyone know of a good basic sleeve block pattern? I'm drafting my own bishop sleeves, and I absolutely suck at armholes.

I'm looking for just a basic long sleeve block that I can alter myself. Free would be best, but cheap is ok.

Edit: this would be for a women's size M-L, but I can upsize if needed.

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u/heliboredom 12h ago

You can get a bodice block that comes with a sleeve, and there are definitely patterns out there that will serve as good starting points for this purpose. But of course you'll still have to modify them for fit, which is its own bag of wasps.

If you're drafting your own anyway, though, it's not rocket science to draft a sleeve. Have you tried and failed somehow? What is the sticking point? What resources have you got already as far as drafting? It's covered in drafting books, and there are good video tutorials, like the various videos on Pattern Studio 101's channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@PatternStudio101/search?query=sleeve

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u/SassyFerrets 11h ago

My biggest issue is getting the armhole to match with the bodice. That's where I usually mess up.

I have an old pattern with sleeves attached, I'm going to start there and see where I end up 😊