Michelle My Bell Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I want to draft a dress pattern for my 9 & 12 year old girls like this dress, but I need to do a bit of research first. I really like the style of this dress, especially the upper section. What would you call this style of top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I *think* Kimono sleeves. It's hard to tell since the top is white, but there is no set-in sleeve or seam, right? Just all one piece with the bodice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I would call them cap sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I would call them cap sleeves. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 cap sleeve or raglan sleeve -- a raglan sleeve is a sleeve that doesn't have a seam around the shoulder part/armpit part of the sleeve -- essentially it is the same piece of the dress as the bodice. i hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 cap sleeve or raglan sleeve -- a raglan sleeve is a sleeve that doesn't have a seam around the shoulder part/armpit part of the sleeve -- essentially it is the same piece of the dress as the bodice. i hope that makes sense. Yes, that is what I like about the dress. I think it would be adorable in a longer version. Possibly down to just below the knee. The cap sleeves I googled seem to be shorter, so I am thinking raglan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'd guess a short raglan sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolingHearts&Minds Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You can get a good look at the cut here (the designer gives some suggestions for mixing it up a bit): http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/2012/02/maggie-dress-from-maggie-mae-pattern.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeciecup Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I think it looks like a dolman sleeve. A dolman top has a front and back piece with no separate sleeves sewn into it. The sleeves are part of top without any sleeve seams. A raglan sleeve is a little different. It has a diagonal sleeve seam that goes from the collar to the underarm. There were popular t-shirts in the 80's that had 3/4 length sleeves in a color that match the collar, while the body of the shirt was white. Those were raglan sleeves. Cap sleeves have a seam too. They are just very short sleeves sewn into the armscye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I *think* Kimono sleeves. It's hard to tell since the top is white, but there is no set-in sleeve or seam, right? Just all one piece with the bodice? :iagree: It looks like one piece of material folded over with no shoulder seams; it looks like there's a facing around the neck, narrow hem on the sleeves, and the entire piece is seamed at the empire waistline and under the arms. If so, I guess you call that kimono style. IF you are speaking of just the sleeve length, and are envisioning a seam around the arm hole, those are called cap/capped sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The raglan sleeve is actually a separate set-in sleeve. Think traditional baseball t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It is really hard to see where the seams are in the photograph. The dress is adorable tho! A raglin sleeve is set in under the arm ( think baseball tees) A cap sleeve is a short sleeve. It can been a set in sleeve, a raglin sleeve or a an extension of the bodice with a seam at the shoulder and under the arm. Your picture appears to be an extension of the bodice as I don't see any seams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You can get a good look at the cut here (the designer gives some suggestions for mixing it up a bit): http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/2012/02/maggie-dress-from-maggie-mae-pattern.html I think it looks like a dolman sleeve. A dolman top has a front and back piece with no separate sleeves sewn into it. The sleeves are part of top without any sleeve seams. QUOTE] Dolman sleeve is what it is. They can be a traditional length or a short cap version which is what your dress is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I think it looks like a dolman sleeve. A dolman top has a front and back piece with no separate sleeves sewn into it. The sleeves are part of top without any sleeve seams. QUOTE] Dolman sleeve is what it is. They can be a traditional length or a short cap version which is what your dress is. :iagree: It is a short sleeve dolman with boat neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thank you all so much! I'll show you the dresses when I make them. God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I would call them cap sleeves. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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