ABSTRACT
The perfection of the sleeves in any garment is important for both functional and aesthetic performance. In a garment, the sleeve is the portion around the arm area of the wearer where it should not arrest the mobility of the wearer. The arm primarily functions in a forward motion, but in reality it can move in every direction. To impart this kind of flexibility, the fit of the sleeve is important. So the sleeve must be designed with a perfect fit, with proper amount of ease for movement of the arm. Before a sleeve is stitched to the bodice, it is necessary to know whether the cap ease is sufficient and is equally distributed between the front and back armhole. A standard sleeve with a perfect fit aligns with or is slightly forward of the side seam of the form (Tyler 1992; Chuter 1995).
