How to draft a puffed sleeve

[momtoesther]

I'm a bit unsure on something:
In step 7 you draw a line that is not parallel to the original grain line, correct? Are the remaining lines parallel to the first line that you made, or do you change the angle on each line that you draw?

Hope this question makes sense

[sewingmel]

I'm a bit unsure on something:
In step 7 you draw a line that is not parallel to the original grain line, correct? Are the remaining lines parallel to the first line that you made, or do you change the angle on each line that you draw?

Hope this question makes sense

That line is there just for a starting point. None of the lines will be parallel to the starting line or the original grain line. You are redrawing lines that are different at the top and bottom. Basically, you are changing angles on every line.

When you fold the pattern in half matching the ends, you will have a center point that is exactly between piece 4 and 5. The top will be 1/4" and the bottom will be 3/8" from both sides. This will be your new grain line, and you can even cut your sleeves on the fold if you want. All lines parallel to the center line are grain lines, but you have to ignore the original grain line. It is no longer parallel to center. If you cut according to the old grain line, your sleeve will hang funny.

I hope that helps. Let me know if you are still confused.