Types of sleeves: understand the terminology

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When creating clothes, it is very important to know the correct names of its individual elements. In this article we will talk about the name of the sleeves.

Sleeves are one of the main parts of outerwear. Often the whole type of product depends on them. Let's look at what types of sleeves are, and what they are called.

1. Sleeveless

Such models are usually worn in summer (dresses, tops, etc.).
Patterns Burda sleeveless models

2. With frill

The rim will come in a light and playful mood for the model. Suitable fabrics: chiffon, crepe.

3. Vtachnoy

The most common type of sleeve. It is used in all types of shoulder products, sew from any fabric.

4. Raglan

Previously used mainly in sportswear made of knitwear. Now they sew from various fabrics, use in everyday clothes (in jackets, coats and dresses). This option gives softness and roundedness of the shoulder line.
Burda Raglan Sleeve Patterns

5. "Saddle"

A variation of the raglan sleeve is more square. Most often found in knitwear.

6. With a lowered shoulder

It is used in loose-fitting clothing, used in coats, jackets, and is sewn from any fabric.

7. With a shoulder cut out

A very elegant option, frames the shoulders, attracting attention to them. It is better to use non-stretch materials.
A model with cut out shoulders can be sewn very quickly. An illustrated master class Pullover with open shoulders we do ourselves will tell you in detail how to do it.

8. The Bishop

This is a regular set-in sleeve, gradually expanding downward over the entire length and assembled on a cuff.

9. Doloman

He came to us from the clothes of Hungarian peasants. It resembles a bat sleeve, has a wide armhole and is cut so that it is separated from the bodice by a narrow cuff *.

* A cuff is a lapel at the end of the sleeve, as well as the lower part of the sleeve in general.

10. Double

Used in products in a romantic style. Its upper part is pulled together by an elastic cord, and the lower part falls on the forearm.

11. The Bell

Appeared in the second half of the XIX century. It has an armhole of the usual set-in sleeve, which expands downward, forming the shape of a bell.

12. "Wings"

Covered with a small head. Commonly used in summer clothing.

13. With a cut

Expanded to the wrist. This sleeve was popular in the 70s.

14. The Sheep's Leg

First appeared in 1824. It is laid in such a way that the head is lush and gathered. The sleeve narrows down.

15. The Bat

It is modeled without a shoulder seam, has a wide and deep armhole. It was in fashion in the 1930s and 1980s.
Burda Bat Patterns

16. "Flashlight"

Gives clothes a youthful look, often used in children's and teenage models. It can be either long or short.
Patterns of models Burda with a sleeve "flashlight"