Some of the candidates know what a set-in sleeve is all about, but could not explain how to perform or make a set in sleeve.
The required answer is as follows:
How to set in a Fitted Sleeve
- Pin, tack and stitch underarm scam. Neaten and Press
- Gather/case round head of sleeve from notch to notch. Work one row on fitting line and another row above the fitting line.
- Place sleeve inside armhole right sides facing, pin at balance marks.
- Draw up gathering and ease into armhole. Pin and tack
- Stitch along fitting line, trim turnings and neaten.
Points to look for in the diagram
- Diagram
- Labelling
- Matching underarm seams
- Two rows of gathering stitches
- Matching notches
- R.S. and W. S.
(b) Five ways of neating the armhole of the sleeve
- Zigzag stitching
- Overcastting
- Binding with
- Mock French seam/mantual/Self-neating
- Pinking
- Loop stitching/blanket stitching
- Overlocking.
