6. Raglan Sleeve: This is used where shoulder seam and armhole seam are not needed. These sleeves are more comfortable than other sleeves. These are used in sports wear, kids wear and T-Shirt. On the back bodice pattern, mark D 1 above underarm point. Mark A, to Sleeves gathered at top & bottom Bell Sleeve Leg-O-Mutton Sleeve 171 1 away from N. Connect AD and draw a gentle curve line ABD over it. Mark a matching notch on this curved as shown. Following the same procedure, draw curved line EH on the front pattern and mark a double notch on this curve. Cut away raglan sections from the bodice patterns by cutting along ABD and EFH. Trace the sleeve pattern on a large paper and mark L, mid point of sleeve cap seam line. Keep the cut out raglan sections over the top of the sleeve with shoulder tips S touching L, and points D and E resting on sleeve cap line. NSNI forms a large dart. The original sleeve pattern with this extension added will be the pattern for the raglan sleeve. The finished appearance of a raglan blouse is shown in the figure. The seam for the seam runs from neckline to armhole line.

In garment industry these type of pattern will be helpful to cut bulk amount of garment in less time. 4. Graded paper pattern: Pattern of five consecutive sizes (for eg. 30, 32, 34, 35, 38 chest size) are marked in one single pattern. The required size according to the individual body measurement is traced separately, cut and used.