Swap Sleeves Between Sewing Patterns (Woven Fabrics)

MASHABLE SLEEVES : WOVEN FABRICS

Love our cropped bishop sleeve (Meet You There Dress) but want it on a button up shirt (All-In Shirt)? No problem. How gorgeous would the balloon sleeve from the Be Mine look on a shirt dress!! Easy.

This guide outlines the sleeves that are interchangeable across patterns, providing you with a chart detailing which sleeves can be swapped and a simple guide for doing so.

MASHABLE SLEEVES LIST  

The sleeves in the patterns below are interchangeable. This means that you can mix the body of one pattern with the sleeves of another. Better still, you don't need to alter the armhole or sleeve to mash these patterns.

Click on the pattern title below to view each pattern separately. 

Be Mine Top	Easy Fit Flared Top	Balloon sleeve
All In Shirt	Easy fit button up shirt & shirt dress	Cuffed long sleeve, short sleeve, short sleeve with ruffle, basic long sleeve, elastic hem sleeve.
Meet You There Dress	Easy fit tiered dress	Bishop sleeve - cropped & 3/4.
Take The Chance Dress	Easy fit button up dress with tiered skirt	Long & 3/4 plain sleeve (with or without elastic), short sleeve, flounce sleeve.
Smitten Jacket	Easy Fit Jean-style Jacket	Full sleeve with wide gathered cuff, Shirt sleeve with button-up cuff.
Downtown Jacket	Jacket	2pc sleeve with exaggerated cuff. Short sleeve.

 

FAQ's

Q: Which sleeves can I add to the Be Mine Top? 
A: Any listed above - All-In Shirt, Meet You There, Take The Chance, Smitten & Downtown. 

Q: Do I need to make any alternations to the armhole of the Be Mine Top? 
A: No changes are needed to the patterns. Just follow the sewing instructions in your base pattern (eg. the Be Mine in this case) and the sleeve instructions in the mashed pattern, including both constructing & inserting the sleeve, as sometimes this will differ based on the shape of the sleeve head.

Q: Which sleeves can I add to the All-In Shirt?
A: Any listed above. No changes neededd.

Q: Is that the same for all styles listed above? 
A: Sure is. They are all interchangeable.

Q: What about the Sweet Talker Bubble Sleeve? Can I add that to any of the patterns above?
A: Whilst the Sweet Talker Bubble Sleeve Top isn't included in this list, it can still be used with the patterns listed above. However, you will need to alter the armhole of each pattern above to fit the bubble sleeve. You will find the instructions for this in the Sweet Talker tutorial on page 46.

In this photo, Amanda has mashed the Take The Chance Shirt Dress with the bubble sleeve from the Sweet Talker pattern. Note that she has altered the armhole as needed for this particular mash.

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WHY PATTERN MASH?

One of the things I love about sewing for myself is the freedom to blend and mix my favourite designs. It's like painting a picture with fabric, and it's this personal touch that makes each creation so special.

It's this creative freedom that I strive to pass on through our sewing patterns.

I want you to feel empowered to explore, experiment, and express yourself through your sewing projects. It's about embracing your individuality and making each piece uniquely yours.

Take a look at the table above, where I've compiled a list of mashable sleeves. 

The best part? You won't even need to alter the armhole for any of these combinations.

Kate is wearing the All In Shirt mashed with the Meet You There Dress cropped bishop sleeve.  

 

HOW TO SWAP SLEEVES BETWEEN PATTERNS

You can mix & match the sleeves listed in the patterns below with each other without altering the armhole.

Simply check the list below to make sure the patterns you want to mash are compatible. 

Then cut out your pattern pieces - body, neckline etc. (let's call that pattern A) & sleeve (pattern B). 

Have a read over the sewing instructions from both patterns - particularly the process for adding the new sleeve (pattern B) as if might different from pattern A.   

Sophie wearing Meet You There Tiered Dress with the Be Mine balloon sleeve.