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• Extend length to the upper ends of the cuff from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches. (The amount is determined by the style of
the garment.) Label X.

• Add seams to all sides of the pattern.
• Draw the grainline.
• Cut from the paper. (Fig 7)

Fig 7

Contoured Cuff
Design Analysis
Contoured sleeve cuffs follow the shape of the arm and can be as wide as desired, ranging from the wrist to the
elbow. The designs of the cuff and upper sleeve have the same shape—straight, rounded, pointed, or asymmetric.
(Fig 8)
Fig 8

Measurement Needed
Wrist measurement, plus 3/4 inch.
Subtract this measurement from the sleeve entry measurement and record the difference.
Drafting the Cuff

The complete sleeve is illustrated.
• Trace the basic sleeve.
• Draw desired cuff line (shaded area).
• Draw a guideline from the dart point to the back sleeve.
• Divide the recorded difference equally and draw lines parallel to the under seam of the pattern to the cuff line.
(Fig 9)

Fig 9

• Cut the cuff from the sleeve, trace, add 3/4-inch extensions (X) on both ends, and add seams. (Fig 10)

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