HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-SLEEVE PATTERN

MINI-SLEEVE PATTERN

1. Draw construction line by tracing the 
    outer edge of the L-square and mark the 
    corner A.

2. From A, measure 1½ inches downward. 
    Label it B.

3. From A, measure the sleeve length 
    downwards. Label it C.

4. Square out points B and C.

5. From A, measure ¼ to the right. Label it 

    D.

6. From B, measure ½ of the armhole 

    circumference to the right. Label it E.

7. Connect points D to E with a straight line.

8. Point F is the center of line DE.

9. Point G is the center of line DF.

10. Draw a swayed line across G.

11. From G, measure ¼ inch outward 
     on the swayed line. Label it H.

12. Point I is the center of line FE.

13. Draw a swayed line across I.

14. From I, measure ½ inward. Label it 
      J.

15. Connect points A, H, and F using 

     French curve in which the hook part 
     is facing inwards to form the upper 
     part of the armhole.

16. Connect points F, I and E using 
     French curve in which the hook part 
     is facing outwards to form the lower 
     part of the armhole.

17. From C, measure ½ of the arm 
      circumference. Label it K.

18. Connect E to K using a straight line.