Setting in sleeves by hand takes a bit longer but gives a much nicer look for vintage a historic clothes.

Video 1: short intro, and my dog’s nose

Video 2: showing the hand sewing stitch for attaching a sleeve.

Video 3: showing how to hand stitch the gathered top of the sleeve.

The finished sleeve cap

This blouse is made from the Truly Victorian 1903 Shirtwaist pattern, with my addition of insert lace.