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Sleeves, sleeves, and more sleeves

: A cuff that can be adjusted in size.

: A no sleeve design with a large diagonal cut from the base of the neck to the bottom of the armhole.

: An opening in a garment through which the arm is inserted.

: A larger version of the puff sleeve. Also called a bouffant sleeve.

: Smooth fitting at armhole; flares to hem edge like a bell.

: A short sleeve that resembles a cap covering the shoulder.

: A loose sleeve resembling a hanging cape.

: A short cape sleeve covering half the arm and the upper bodice.

: A sleeve with a large armhole that narrows gently toward the cuff.

: An armhole seam that drops over and below the top of the shoulder 2-4 inches.

: A patch of fabric sewn over the elbow for reinforcement. Traditionally done in leather or suede.

: (ep-a-let)-A tab cut as part of shoulder and sleeve or a separate section; can also be used at hem edge for roll up sleeve.

: The armhole line is extended up into the neckline creating an epaulet-like shape along the shoulder.

: A tuck at the back shoulder and armhole intersection of a shirt or blouse that allows more movement in the arms.

: In Europe and the USA the French sleeve is the same as a kimono sleeve, but in Japan it indicates a slightly longer sleeve. Also called a Chinese sleeve.

: A cuff styled after the glove style armor cuff worn by the medieval knight.

: Long sleeve with puffy top and fitted cuff bottom; named after William Shakespear’s heroine Juliet.

: Long or short sleeve cut in one with body of garment; derived form Japanese kimono; sometimes a separate section called a gusset is added at underarm.

: A cuff with rib knitting, often seen on a blouson sleeve.

: Sleeve with puff at the armhole edge achieved through gathers or tucks and narrow at hem edge; fashionable in 1940′s and 1980′s.

: A type of bell sleeve that flares toward the cuff in tiers, resembling an Oriental pagoda.

: Sleeve and shoulder section cut as one piece and attached to garment body with an angular seam.

: The length is three-fourths that of the ordinary sleeve. Usually falls halfway between the elbow and the wrist.

: A sleeve made of two pieces. Usually seen on a tailored jacket.

: The armhole line is a wedge shape.

Isn’t it nice to know the names for these different garment features? There were a few that we didn’t know or had forgotten. Can you think of any other sleeve that might be added to this list? Please comment below!

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