APPAREL MANUFACTURING - I 3(1+2)

Lesson 8 : Sleeves

Sleeve terminologies

1. Grainline: Straight grain of the sleeve, which is the center of the sleeve from top of cap to wrist level.

2. Biceps level: Widest part of the sleeve dividing cap from the lower sleeve.

3. Sleeve cap: The curved top of the sleeve above biceps line.

4. Cap height: The distance from biceps to the top at the grainline.

5. Cap ease: Ranging from 1¼ inches to 1½ inches depending on size.

6. Elbow level: Placed at the articulation point of the arm, and the location of the elbow dart.

7. Wrist level: Place of the entry for the hand.

8. Notches: A notch at the top of the sleeve cap divides cap ease between front and back sleeve and armhole of the bodice. One notch identifies the front sleeve, and two notches identify the back sleeve. Gathers begin and end at the notches.