Como coser una copa de manga sin que te queden arrugas

Do you think that sewing sleeves is a difficult task? Nothing is further from reality. You only have to follow a few steps and you will see that it is not complicated at all and you will be encouraged to make more and more complicated garments.

It is important that I remind you to iron each seam once you have done it. This gesture makes your garment have an excellent finish. 

 

STEP BY STEP

1. First sew the sleeve by folding it in half with the right side in and polish the margin with a zigzag or overlock seam.

 

2. Sew the front and back with rights inwards at the shoulders and sides and trim the allowance.

 

3. Turn the sleeve to the right side and tuck it into the armhole

 

4. Match all the sleeve notches with the body (front and back notch, center shoulder and side).

 

5. Pin where needed to hold the sleeve securely before sewing.

 

6. You will see that in the upper part of the sleeve (cup) you have excess fabric, do not be scared that it is normal.

Normalmente en géneros de plana (los que no son de punto) la manga suele tener unos centímetros de más con respecto al recorrido de la sisa del cuerpo. A esto se le llama «flojo». Estos centímetros de más se añaden para que la manga quede bien montada al cuerpo.

Para eliminar este sobrante de tejido, desplaza ligeramente la copa de la manga entre el piquete del delante y el de la espalda hasta que te deje de hacer arrugas. A esta acción se le llama «embeber».

 

7. Sew as usual at 1 centimeter seam.

 

8. Once the sleeve has been sewn, cut out the excess and polish the seam allowance.

 

9. Turn the garment inside out and iron all the seams well.

An impeccable result!