{"id":34394,"date":"2021-09-17T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=34394"},"modified":"2021-09-17T09:33:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T13:33:50","slug":"bell-sleeve-top-pattern-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bell-sleeve-top-pattern-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a bell sleeve top, a pattern transformation made easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34627 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34627\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>The focus of this tutorial is to teach you how to transform an existing pattern to adapt it to the bell sleeve top design. &nbsp;It's time to use the patterns you already have and learn how to alter them to come up with different outfits.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34635 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34635\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4089-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript>This tutorial works best if you're modifying the sleeves on the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/high-low-t-shirt-hide-panty-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High-Low T-Shirt free pattern<\/a> that we recently released. &nbsp;However, if you're more practiced in pattern alteration, you can do this with almost any top pattern. &nbsp;You can download the pattern for the High-Low T-Shirt here if you've not done so already.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mab-34430197\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-34430 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"34430\" data-trackid=\"34430\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this High-Low T-Shirt from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/high-low-t-shirt\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>I have chosen the bell sleeve style because it is very easy to make and it's going to be trendy this spring.<\/p>\n<p>We're going to look at two options of the bell sleeve design today. &nbsp;The first is the classic, long bell sleeve which is shown in the blue print fabric and the second is a shorter bell sleeve with gathers which is shown in black with white stripes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34636 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34636\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_3994-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>(There's another bell sleeve&nbsp;top style with ruffles or flounce which I will show you in a future tutorial. &nbsp;You can see this style in a pattern we released a while ago called the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faviola Summer Dress<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34638 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34638\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4225-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>A bit of history about the bell sleeve top:<\/h2>\n<p>The bell sleeve was made famous when it was adopted by the European monarchs for example: (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mary_I_of_England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queen Mary of England <\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anne_of_Cleves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann of Cleves<\/a>) in the 1530-40's. &nbsp;The sleeves were made with extraordinary length and tied back to the upper arm by sashes revealing underneath a false sleeve which was then embroidered with jewels and fine silks.<\/p>\n<p>As with all things in fashion, the trend comes back every 20 to 50 years, as shown here on this 1920's exquisite design. &nbsp;You can clearly see the sash around the wrists, a lovely interpretation of the fashion of the 1500's.&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-500x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-500x642.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-768x986.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-1197x1536.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-1596x2048.jpg 1596w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-scaled.jpg 1995w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/642;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34522\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-500x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-500x642.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-768x986.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-1197x1536.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-1596x2048.jpg 1596w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_484244782-scaled.jpg 1995w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Tools for today's tutorial<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>sewing scissors. &nbsp;(I recently got a pair of these <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nwr4HC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">titanium stainless steel professional shears<\/a> which are the best I've ever owned.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nt8FLb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grading ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a> or erasable pen. (See our detailed review of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fabric-marking-frixion-pens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frixion heat erasable pens<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>tape measure<\/li>\n<li>French&nbsp;ruler<\/li>\n<li>pattern paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Option One: making the classic, long bell sleeve<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34633 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34633\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4018-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Cut the sleeve pattern the size needed and cut away the seam allowance (3\/8&#8243;) and the hem (1&#8243;). &nbsp;Divide the sleeve pattern into six parts as indicated by the red dotted lines below. &nbsp;Mark the position of your elbow. &nbsp;Do not draw or cut on the grainline.&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34614 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-500x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-2048x1147.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/336;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34614\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-500x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-2048x1147.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cutaway-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Pin the pattern to a new piece of pattern paper. &nbsp;Cut to the edge of the cap of the sleeve but not through and spread the pattern. &nbsp;How much spread? &nbsp;You might ask, the norm is 1.5&#8243; per gap. &nbsp;This is where you have to exercise your designer license and decide how wide you want the bell sleeve to be. &nbsp;Because I don't want my sleeves falling into the soup, I will only spread to double the width of the hem. &nbsp;Retrace the cap of the sleeve on the new piece of pattern paper and draw a smooth curve at the hem using your <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/french_ruler\" title=\"Amazon.com: Dritz Styling Design Ruler\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">French ruler<\/a>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34613 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-2048x1541.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/376;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34613\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-2048x1541.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/not-through-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>After you trace the new sleeve on the paper, fold at the middle, and check that the side seams are the same length.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34615 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-500x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-500x379.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-2048x1550.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-150x114.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/379;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34615\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-500x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-500x379.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-2048x1550.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BSleevepng-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Finally, add back the seam allowance, if using the Hi\/Low T-shirt it is 3\/8&#8243;. &nbsp;For the hem, I will add the same (3\/8&#8243;) since I am planning to have a very small hem.<\/p>\n<p>If you want an even more dramatic appearance you may want to taper the side seams of the bell sleeves. &nbsp;Just sew in about 1\/2 inch at the elbow.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34619 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-500x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-500x379.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-2048x1551.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-150x114.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/379;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34619\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-500x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-500x379.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-2048x1551.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Untitled-19-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Option Two: Making the short bell sleeve with gathers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34634 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34634\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_4177-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>As with option one, we're working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/high-low-t-shirt-hide-panty-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High-Low T-Shirt pattern<\/a>. &nbsp;However, you can follow along with another pattern if you're feeling adventurous. &nbsp;Just make sure it is a lightly flared or A-line style and that the sleeves are close&nbsp;to your body.<\/p>\n<p>Print the sleeve pattern and trace a copy on the pattern paper.<\/p>\n<p>Using the tape measure, measure from your shoulder to two inches above the elbow (1) as indicated by the red arrow below.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34525 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-500x304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-2048x1244.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-150x91.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/304;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34525\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-500x304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-2048x1244.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/measure-the-sleeve-length-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Mark this measurement on the pattern using a ruler and cut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34526 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--500x304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--2048x1244.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--150x91.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/304;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34526\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--500x304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--2048x1244.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cut--150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Measure the circumference of your arm and compare this measurement with the pattern. &nbsp;If your arm is larger than the size you have chosen, add the difference divided by 2 on both sides of the sleeve plus the ease (3\/4&#8243; to 2&#8243; ease). &nbsp;This is measurement number two (2) below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34530 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-500x291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-2048x1193.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-150x87.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/291;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34530\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-500x291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-2048x1193.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/move-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Create a new piece B that is the same width as piece A, and 7&#8243; in length. &nbsp;We will be working only with A and B pieces, so you can discard piece C. &nbsp;Remember we are shortening these sleeves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34601 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-150x107.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/357;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34601\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-500x357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-2048x1462.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/discardjpg-2-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Take piece B, which is the same width as piece A and divided into four equal parts.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34604 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-500x371.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"371\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-500x371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-1536x1138.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng.jpg 1819w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/371;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34604\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-500x371.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-500x371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-1536x1138.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutpng.jpg 1819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Trace the pattern piece on a new sheet of pattern paper and extend the horizontal lines both top and bottom. &nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34606 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-150x112.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34606\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/trace-one-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Spread and pin the pieces to a new piece of pattern paper to double the size of the original piece using the horizontal extended lines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34607 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-150x112.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34607\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/add-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Trace the new pattern piece for the ruffle around the pinned pieces. &nbsp;Add 3\/8&#8243; seam allowance on the top and 3\/8, at the bottom for a&nbsp;very narrow hem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34616 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-1536x1161.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-2048x1548.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/378;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34616\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-1536x1161.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-2048x1548.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rectangle-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34631 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100.jpg 720w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34631\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Artboard-1-100.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>You are now ready to make two different tops&nbsp;with only one pattern. &nbsp;The first is a fantastic High-Low T-Shirt with classic, long bell sleeves which would be perfect for&nbsp;going out to dinner or a movie. &nbsp;The second is a fun top for the summer days or even wearing to work.<\/p>\n<p>And, before you ask I will take you step by step on how to alter the neckline of the Hi-Low T-Shirt to turn it into a fun summer top as shown in the image below. &nbsp;Please stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34637 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34637\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"bell sleeve top\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The focus of this tutorial is to teach you how to transform an existing pattern to adapt it to the bell sleeve top design. &nbsp;It&#8217;s time to use the patterns you already have and learn how to alter them to come up with different outfits. This tutorial works best if \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bell-sleeve-top-pattern-transformation\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":34627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[105,52,85,4,165,89,13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34394"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34394"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70627,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34394\/revisions\/70627"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}