FREE tutorial on how to modify the Classic Tee and the Leggings patterns from Jocole to add knit cuffs at the bottom of the sleeves and legs.
Materials Needed:
Classic
Knit Tee or Ruffle
Tee (or Mix&Match
Classic Sleeve) -- pdf sewing patterns
Basic
Knit Leggings or Ruffle
Leggings -- pdf sewing patterns
Pencil
or pen
Ruler
Scissors
Paper
and tapeSuggested Fabrics:
Jersey (my favorite is cotton/spandex), interlock, rib knit
** your cuffs need to be VERY stretchy, something with lycra/spandex is recommended.
the following picture is shown on a size 5, the blue lines are the original pattern lines, the RED lines are the newer pattern adjustment lines.
1. FOLD the cuff in half lengthwise. Align the short sides, RIGHT sides together. Pin if necessary.
2. STITCH cuff into a loop using a 3/8”
seam allowance, RIGHT sides together.
[If using a serger, STITCH
using a 1/4” seam allowance, trimming 1/8” from the edge.]
3. FOLD
cuff in half, aligning the raw edges, WRONG sides together.
4. MARK cuff into quarters.
5. MARK your sleeve/legging into quarters.
6. With the sleeve/legging RIGHT side out,
slip inside the cuff, RIGHT sides together, aligning the edges and matching the
quarters marks and pin into place.
7. STITCH cuff into place along the sleeve/legging
using a 3/8” seam allowance. You’ll need
to stretch the cuff so it matches the length of the opening, but don’t over
stretch!! Backstitch to reinforce
seam. Start stitching at center back
seam of the waistband. A zigzag stitch
is recommended for optimal stretchiness.
[If using a serger, STITCH
using a 1/4” seam allowance, trimming 1/8” from the edge.]
8. SEAM FINISH the raw edges
of the cuff.
FINISHED
CUFF ... doesn’t it look fantastic ?!?!
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