Easy Organza Sleeves Top Tutorial

Tools and Materials:

• Organza
• Sewing machine
• Elastic
• Measuring tape
• Seam ripper
• Tailor's chalk
• Pins
• Ruler
• Scissors

1. Remove the sleeves

To get started on creating these amazing organza sleeves, I removed the sleeves of the T-shirt using my seam ripper. 

2. Measure the sleeves

Organza is a slippery material, so to make it easier to work with, I folded it over a few times.

I then measured the length of my sleeve adding 5 inches to create the stunning ruffle effect. 

3. Cut the fabric

In this next step, I cut my fabric at the measurement I had just made. For the width of the sleeves, I multiplied the bicep circumference by 2 inches.

4. Create an elastic channel

To create an elastic channel in the sleeve, I measured 5-inches from the bottom and pinned it in place.

I then moved over to my sewing machine and sewed the edge of the fold at about an inch over from the width of my elastic.

I then folded the channel and sewed it down onto the rest of the fabric.

5. Cut the elastic

To get this gorgeous sleeve, I measured the elastic around my wrist and cut the pieces to size.

I then attached a safety pin to one side of the elastic and threaded it through the channel. I pinned the elastic to the fabric, making sure it wouldn’t move or shift. 

6. Sew the sleeve edge

Once my elastic was in, I folded my sleeve over, right sides together and pinned the raw edges. I then sewed a straight stitch to create the sleeves. I loved seeing my sleeves finally coming together!  

I am a bit of a perfectionist and I love giving my pieces a perfect finish!

I trimmed the excess seam allowance and closed the edge with a zig-zag stitch. I also sewed a zig-zag stitch around the top of the sleeve to prevent it from fraying. 

7. Gather the sleeve

To get some beautiful gathering on my sleeve, I sewed a loose basting stitch at the top of the sleeve. 

I then measured the circumference of the sleeve of my T-shirt to know what length I would need to gather the sleeve to. 

To create this awesome gathering, I pulled on one thread and gathered the material to the length of the sleeve I had previously measured. 

I pinned the gathered top of my sleeve onto my T-shirt, right sides together, and sewed them. I used a straight stitch and left half an inch for seam allowance. 

Organza sleeve top

I am so in love with these easy to make organza sleeves. What piece would you attach these amazing sleeves to? Let me know in the comments below!