How to Gather Sleeve Caps Without Stitches

[@lajones4064]

I LOVE THIS LADY!!! Just found her tonight...but we are now best friends! 😍

[@cindybonem494]

You are a storehouse of knowledge, and a barrel of fun.

[@MrRickle]

Your instruction is FANTASTIC! I’ve learned so much from you it’s amazing. Easing sleeves is an anxiety ridden experience and I can’t wait to try this out. Your humor, tone, and demeanor is infectious and even adds to the fun of sewing.

[@catalinacatoi653]

I love both your blouses especially the blue one. You make things look perfect and easy ! Thank you for sharing these secrets!

[@leondracripe322]

Love the new blouse! Gorgeous! And thanks for yet another great sewing tips!

[@russellgibson5013]

That gathering trick looks great will try it on next shirt thank you Joy.

[@deedeesteele1801]

Joy, I have learned so much from your "techniques that work!" Today, the fact that the notches don't always match sure made my day! I find this all the time, no matter how careful I cut out the fabric. I thought it was me causing the notches not to line up. Thank you dear heart for stating that fact. Sure made my day! Hugs

[@sewknitbeadgrandma]

Hey Joy, Thanks for sharing another way of putting in set in sleeve. I have been sewing 54 years ( yikes) and have never come across this method from Louise Cutting.

[@kay9mtvtveit851]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! LOVE IT. I WILL USE THIS. IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE. THANK YOU!!!!

[@sharonyetter9783]

Hi Joy, You're a Nut, you make the tutorials fun to watch plus you always give really good tips and hints. Thanks a million for sharing this technique. I was sitting at my computer with my sleeve and garment in hand, I couldn't believe how easy this method is and how perfectly it worked. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I'll be watching all the rest of your videos from here on out.

[@moondez1]

You are FUN to watch!!! Thanks for this great method.

[@deedeesteele1801]

Wow! I have seen Louise do that on a sleeve but had forgotten it. Thanks Joy! I have pretty much taught myself to sew by watching Sandra B, Linda Lee, Louise Cutting, Nancy Zieman, Peggy Sagers, and "some others!" So I enjoy your comments about "more than one way to do a thing!"

[@barbaraholdeman7853]

Too cool! I can't wait to do this technique on my next sleeve!

[@Caorann7]

Thanks so much for this! I anticipate a lot less frustration and seam ripping the next time I set in a sleeve.

[@danacoombs4005]

I can't wait to try this technique! I don't have many sleeves I've put in with gathering stitches, and still had fight not get any puckers. I loved that you mentioned Sandra Betzina, her shows were the best!

[@judisewnsew6514]

Hi, Joy! I just found your channel, and I am loving your tips! You are so fun and a great teacher. Love this tip for a set in sleeve to ease. .....and hope your ear heals fast!

[@darylhudson568]

Love your How TO SEW ideas They work great !

[@rosac8168]

You’re hilarious but I learn so many tips lol thank you enjoyed very much 😊

[@alfredstclair192]

Hi Joy YOU are a life safer.. I have not done gathering in years and I was struggling with the needle and threat.. I looked us an easier way to do the sleeves and look you were found... I love, love, love this thank you so much...

[@alexiabrown8443]

I thank you sooooo much for sharing this technique : I tried it on a mens lined jacket and it really works. I can't even begin to tell you how much I disliked doing sleeves for fear of the ease not laying right but this actually works. THANK YOU! !!!!XOXOX

[@TanyaOwens]

Ok Joy are you always this bubbly ? What a pleasure to watch. I’m a beginner. I’ll practice this method

[@Joy4650B]

LOL. No, I am NOT always that bubbly. I try to not make videos when I'm blue though.

[@judymorris214]

good information, hadn't seen this before

[@cofaynomilk]

That is the best idea for easing. You are so cute Lady! ty

[@debtaylor5156]

Very informative. Great tutorial/ You are so upbeat, that is great. You always make me laugh.

[@Molly-sx9wc]

Can't thank you enough! This works really well. I combined the easing method (from your earlier video) with this one, and my sleeve turned out perfect. Not one pucker! I was at my wits end until I discovered your videos. So grateful.

[@jessicafendley5384]

I just Love you LOL You are very fun to watch!

[@lesleyfaichney33]

So funny!! Love your Joy!

[@deedeesteele1801]

Also thanks a million for saying you love quilting cottons. I do too!

[@wendyb7993]

Oh Joy you are a character thanks so much for this fantastic idea 🥳🥳does it work with women’s too

[@qormi1000]

Great fit Joy.

[@bentomama8966]

Brilliant, thanks Joy. I used to hold pins in my mouth till I read about someone swallowing a pin that ended up in their lung. They had to have an operation to remove. No pins in mouths 👄 pretty please 🙏

[@victoriabyrne4303]

At 10:28 great tip for taking the ease out of the sleeve. Great tips before that too about making the shoulder seam as invisible as possible (press it towards front) etc.

[@victoriabyrne4303]

that said, I only had success doing it the other way around, wrapping the 2 layers around my finger but with the garment layer right on my finger first and sleeve layer on top. It makes sense to me that the sleeve (which has the extra fabric) has to travel further around the curve. Either way it's a brilliant, instinctive way to replicate the curve of the shoulder and so much easier! Thank you!

[@Joy4650B]

It actually works either way for me. Good thing, because I'm not sure which part goes on top. LOL

[@ewan2734]

Great idea .Thanks for sharing .

[@lauralarios423]

Hi Joy, thank you for the video. I have a Q. How do you do it in a fabric with out stretch. Thanks

[@lauralarios423]

Sorry Joy. I just saw the video where you did it. Thanks

[@darylhudson568]

very cool Joy

[@marymac4464]

Hi Joy Can you share some hints and tips on using knits. New to sewing and would love to make some tops. Many Thanks

[@lynbrittondrekkly]

Great video!

[@cherryminer3761]

what pattern is the blue tee shirt you are wearing. very nice.

[@Joy4650B]

I bought that at Belk. It ties in the front at the hem.

[@FrauMase]

love your videos, thanks so much. btw, your mother was right. you are a Joy!

[@joansearing3230]

The 2 notches are at the back because more ease is needed for arm movement. Will have to try doing sleeves this way in future. Thank you Joy.

[@SaunWhee]

I have a couple of Louise Cuttings Threads Videos ,Insider Techniques volumn 1&2. Can you tell me from what source did you get this info? Thanks,

[@ShellyAuen]

Thank you Joy!

[@jenniferlzr5651]

Love your videos! Why tiny bites with pins?

[@doitall3486]

hi i like your show, but on one of your shows you said to sow the rest seam first then the shoulder, wont that throw your length off to your rest line, i am just sating,i am a man single man doing things on my own thanks keep up the good work

[@sweetoneloves6811]

JUST FABULOUS.

[@grayhairlady22]

does that work with other fabrics or just stretch fabric?

[@Joy4650B]

I have used it with WOVENS and KNITS.

[@rebeccaestrada744]

Is that your own desighn on sunflower quilt I love it!

[@yaudiecooper4219]

great tip! 😊

[@tigerbutterfly7784]

💖Thanks! When I draft my first sleeve I will try this method. Great tutorial! 🙂

[@Redl16]

Man, you're funny! loved the tips

[@SewDiva859]

You're hilarious!! (No one would have noted that band-aid!). Love the sleeve technique, but would that work for cotton as well or only knits? Also, you're too close to camera--step back a little ☺️

[@lindalai9092]

You are supposed to stay stitch the garment before you put the sleeve in...

[@letaterrell8138]

Don't put a pin in your lips , teeth , mouth ! Please Joy , you are busy talking , sewing and I am so afraid you will suck that pin into your body , lungs or whatever ! Don't tell me you've done that and never sucked it into your lungs before ! I know that is true and you may never have a problem . I worry . I'm older than you , I'm almost 78 ! Please listen to me , take care of yourself !

[@lindalai9092]

Calm down lady; giving me a migraine