Types of sleeveless clothing

If you sew clothes yourself, then there is no need to follow the canons of every minute fashion trends. In this case, you can apply a wide variety of patterns, creating more and more items of the wardrobe.

In most cases, an important part of the work is modeling the sleeve. It is found in almost all types of clothing. These are T-shirts and dresses, blouses and raglanets, jackets, jackets and jackets. Creation of a sleeve requires considerable diligence. Only perfectly cut and properly sewn, it makes the outfit harmonious, which provides an ideal image for the wearer of the new thing.

History of the element of clothing

For the first time, sleeves became elements of clothing in Byzantium. Throughout the world, they began to be used in the design of outfits around the 12th century. And gradually the type of sleeves began to vary depending on the type and purpose of the wardrobe, which resulted in the appearance of a huge number of its variations.

In the XV century on the sleeves judged on the material situation of the possessor of the thing. Rich people decorated them with a scattering of precious stones and skillful embroidery. And they were not sewn to the clothes, but in a special way they were tied to its upper part. Thus, the types of sleeves on the dress could be changed to each time look different.

Noble ladies presented sleeves as a gift to their beloved. And in the chivalrous tournaments, the admiration for the winner was expressed in an unusual way. In the arena spectators threw their sleeves, and the more they were, the higher the status of a knight.

Types of sleeves in those days are constantly replenished with increasingly diverse variations, some of which are now forgotten. But there are some that are very popular in modern times. In the last century, the number of experiments on the shape and design of the sleeve significantly decreased.

Types of sleeveless clothing in length

First, they, first of all, can differ in length. Based on this criterion, the sleeves can be short, long and medium.

It should be noted that the length of the sleeve did not always reflect only the season. Several centuries ago, in Russia, this feature was used to judge the person's belonging to a particular social stratum. For example, a long sleeve was worn by representatives of the privileged class. And those who rolled up, rolled up or tucked them down, were ranked among the lower strata of society, because this sign symbolized the fact that a person is engaged in heavy physical labor and does not refuse the most dirty work.

How to distinguish sleeves according to the type of attachment

Another criterion by which the types of sleeves are distinguished is the type of attachment. According to this classification, they can be vtachnymi, tselnokroenymi and raglan. The vtachnoy sleeve is sewed into the armhole of the article in a closed loop. The grinding line can be compared with the section of the arm in the place of its articulation with the trunk. This species is most widespread. Vtachnoy sleeve can be called classic, because it is most often used for sewing strict jackets, blouses and other types of office- style clothes . At the same time, adding buffers and various folds, you can give this strict sleeve a note of tenderness, airiness and romance.

Consider the following form. This is a one-piece sleeve, which is characterized by a lack of a stitching line, that is, it is one with the front and back of clothing. The peculiarity of the pattern gives elegance and refinement to the product with a one-piece sleeve.

The next species with the unusual name "raglan", which is connected with the name of the baron, who first tried on such a sleeve, is sewn along an oblique line running from the armpit toward the neck. Baron Reglan was seriously injured shoulder, which he was always very shy. And such a sleeve hid this defect from prying eyes.

The external perception of clothing largely depends on the shape of the product. It is the sleeve that affects the overall silhouette of the clothing, determining its stylistic affiliation. Today, when sewing items of a women's wardrobe, they often combine the types of sleeves considered.

Types of cut sleeves

All known versions of sleeves that differ in cut can be listed for a very long time. If you take the form as a criterion, then the following types of sleeves are selected (the photo is shown below): flared, straight and tapered.

A loose, narrow, wide sleeve is distinguished by fitting. Also on this element of clothing may or may not be cuffs.

The following is a description of the most common types of sleeves.

"Flashlight"

The most often used in a short version. Gives the image flirtatious and romantic, making the shoulder line and the entire upper shoulder belt slightly elevated. Therefore, it looks better on girls with narrow shoulders and a long neck. Also suitable for those whose lower body volume is much larger than the upper.

For the first time, the "flashlight" sleeve was tried on by the actress Marlene Dietrich, famous for her extravagance and extraordinary.

"Wings"

Some types of sleeves appeared a very long time, including the "winglet". Such clothes began to be cut in the XV century. Particularly fond of the outfits with the "wings" of the French courtiers, who sewed them out of thin waving fabrics, so that the sleeves looked like real wings.

Now this kind is used for sewing women's t-shirts, shirts and dresses. How the product will look, depends largely on how the wings are sewn. It can be left free, collected on the bottom line or sewed completely.

Clothing with "wings" suits the owners of beautiful slender hands. Also looks great on girls with pear-shaped figure type.

Kimono

By name, you can easily determine the homeland of this type of sleeve. Of course, this is Japan. It is there that it is used when sewing a traditional folk costume. In this country, the kimono tops the popularity of long sleeves. Outside of Japan, it is performed in short or medium-length variations.

Not suitable for girls with lush breasts and voluminous shoulder girdle, as they visually increase them.

Shuttlecock

It was originally used exclusively in children's clothes, but is now widely used in sewing summer sarafans and blouses for women. It is a strip of lace or fabric sewn in such a way that a visual effect of soft waves is created.

Gives the image of femininity and mischief. Clothes with flounces fit girls with an angular figure, as it smooths lines and rounds sharp jumps. At the same time, too thin miniature people look like teenagers in such clothes, so these girls should abandon the shuttlecock.

Sleeves on wedding dress

Here the main importance is attached to the combination of a sleeve with a skirt and a bodice. Length largely depends on the time of year and the desire of the bride.

Types of sleeves for a bride dress:

1. "Juliet". Gently frames the upper part of the forearm, gently stretching to the wrist. Ideal for a winter wedding.
2. Three quarters. It does not reach the wrist, ending slightly below the elbow level. Suitable for almost any style.
3. "Balloon". Types of short sleeves such as "balloon" look great on brides with narrow shoulders and a miniature upper body.
4. "Surprised". Such a sleeve slightly covers only the upper part of the shoulder. Suitable for summer wedding. Stresses the graceful figure of the bride.
5. "Call". It is a flared hose, smoothly expanding to the wrist.
6. "Petal". Similar types of sleeves, whose patterns consist of two parts, reduce the volume of hands due to the fact that the elements are superimposed on each other in the upper part of the shoulder.
7. "Bishop". Characteristic features include openwork fabric and a wide fitting cuff.