Designing Sleeves that Fit

Description:	Set-in sleeves have long been considered one of the more difficult tasks in designing a sweater. Although proper fitting sleeves are challenging, there are guidelines that make this is a skill that can be learned. If you can design a basic tank top, you can design a sweater with a fitted set-in sleeve. Start with a fabric swatch, take your measurements and learn the calculations required to design a set-in capped sleeve that will fit -- every time. Class will move quickly so it is assumed that students are already familiar with basic design concepts such as gauge, ease and garment construction.
Supplies:	Pencil, calculator, ruler, measuring tape and homework swatches
Homework:	Create two identical 6" x 6" swatches in the yarn and stitch pattern of your choice for your sweater. Launder one swatch in the method you intend to launder the sweater.
Duration:	3 hours per session - 1 session

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