Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bodice | Vivienne Pattern Learn how to sew a cap sleeve with this detailed, step-by-step tutorial from Frocks & Frolics! Perfect for beginners or experienced seamstresses, this video demonstrates two methods for inserting cap sleeves for a professional finish. While this uses the Vivienne Teen Dress PDF pattern, the techniques apply to any cap sleeve design.
SHOP THE PATTERN:
Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/vivienne-dress-girl
WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwGzV-eqikyMJ517C2LLOs3q
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to two sleeve techniques
00:58 Preparing the sleeves
01:33 Fully inserted version: Closing lower edge & topstitching
02:19 Adding holding stitch & gather stitch
03:00 Sewing sleeve to upper material
05:30 Sandwiching sleeve between lining & upper fabric
06:19 Closing seam and finishing sleeve
07:40 Closing side seam
07:51 Serged version: Pinning sleeve to armhole
08:28 Sewing and ironing sleeve
09:00 Serge/overlock edge
09:38 Preparing bias binding
10:05 Attaching bias binding and understitching
12:52 Turning and topstitching bias binding
FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:
amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns
ABOUT MARINA:
Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.
Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.
MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:
Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby
Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls
Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys
Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls
Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen
VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:
Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets
Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping
How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips
Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
Bodice | Vivienne Pattern Learn how to sew a cap sleeve with this detailed, step-by-step tutorial from Frocks & Frolics! Perfect for beginners or experienced seamstresses, this video demonstrates two methods for inserting cap sleeves for a professional finish. While this uses the Vivienne Teen Dress PDF pattern, the techniques apply to any cap sleeve design.
SHOP THE PATTERN:
Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/vivienne-dress-girl
WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwGzV-eqikyMJ517C2LLOs3q
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to two sleeve techniques
00:58 Preparing the sleeves
01:33 Fully inserted version: Closing lower edge & topstitching
02:19 Adding holding stitch & gather stitch
03:00 Sewing sleeve to upper material
05:30 Sandwiching sleeve between lining & upper fabric
06:19 Closing seam and finishing sleeve
07:40 Closing side seam
07:51 Serged version: Pinning sleeve to armhole
08:28 Sewing and ironing sleeve
09:00 Serge/overlock edge
09:38 Preparing bias binding
10:05 Attaching bias binding and understitching
12:52 Turning and topstitching bias binding
FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:
amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns
ABOUT MARINA:
Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.
Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.
MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:
Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby
Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls
Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys
Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls
Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen
VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:
Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets
Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping
How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips
Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
