SLEEVES: The Cover Up

This dress (Kwik•Sew K3521) is quick and simple to make and the fit is very flattering on a variety of figure types. Trace out the pattern, making sure to mark in the correct seam allowances around all of the edges. See photo 1. Trace off the seam allowances for both the front and back armholes. See photo 2. This may seem odd but we need to use these pieces to establish a sleeve that will fit directly into the armhole without much fuss. Measure the stitching line of both the front and the back armholes and make a note of these. See photo 3. The front armhole is usually a little