The part of a garment that covers all or part of the arm.
A sleeve combines arm coverage with a construction shape that affects movement and the garment’s outline. Its length, width and connection to the body all contribute to the result. Sleeve construction can use different arrangements, including raglan or kimono forms, so the term does not imply a single pattern shape. Makers need to consider the sleeve together with the surrounding garment rather than judging its length alone. A sleeve can also become a major design feature through exaggerated volume, asymmetry or decoration, as the Museum at FIT’s sleeve exhibition explains.
In job listings
Gucci’s In-Store Tailor role in London explicitly included sleeve and shoulder alterations among its adjustments, alongside hemming, relining and repairs. The paired reference to sleeves and shoulders gives a practical example of related garment areas within an alterations role. Search local jobs for “tailor”.
