Tutorial for Sleeve Casing

 Time to put  in sleeve casing for the ribbon so that later the ribbon can be drawn up to fit the wrist.  This method lets the ribbon be tied at the top of the wrist.

First hem the sleeve with a narrow hem

Then cut a piece of sheer ribbon for the casing. I cut two here, one for each sleeve

one of these will go across bottom of sleeve

 

Place sheer ribbon 1/4 inch from bottom of sleeve, pin,and stitch on both edges or sides of sheer ribbon, forming a casing.

sewing down one side, then the  other to form a casing

Thread a blunt large needle with 1/8 in satin ribbon the width of the sleeve with with 10-11 inches extra so the ribbon will be long enough to thread thru and tie a bow around a little wrist.

Thread the satin ribbon thru the casing, coming out in the center, then going back down again in the center and continuing threading to the end of the casing.

 

 

 

here I pulled the ribbon out up out of the casing and then went down in again

This is how it looks after pulling the satin ribbon thru the sheer casing.

I am finished with the sleeve bottom.  I would cut the ribbon loop now.  I also tack the ribbon down at the side seam just to make sure it stays there and doesnt pull out at some point while continuing to sew.

This application can be used for many kinds of sewing, also one can do the same thing with a small width of lace for the casing, turns out very nice.  My next tutorial, I will show how to attach lace and a casing to sleeve bottom all at once.  For those who use this for Threads of Love, don't forget to pray for the little one's family.  A few minutes of sewing for us, a lifetime of memories for them.