If you think that a Sleeves & Legs pattern will fit every man perfectly, you would be  incorrect. Three length sizes don't guarantee a perfect fit because fit is more than just length adjustments. Our patterns are based on standard measurements, and standards won't fit everyone. Standards were developed using many men's measurements and the measurements are averaged for … [Lees meer...]

Clothes... We take for granted the way they fit us. The fact that the fashion industry thinks we should all fit the same clothes. No exceptions, not even when your built isn't the one the fashion industry had in mind when they designed the clothes you find in the shops today. A tall but skinny man's shopping experience Last week I went shirt shopping with my husband. We were … [Lees meer...]

Can you believe 2016 is almost over? It has been an exciting year in many ways, and there are a lot of things to be grateful for. In the past year we started Sleeves & Legs Sewing Patterns, designed our first pattern, tested it and launched it in November. Here's a look back at what Sleeves & Legs got up to in 2016, and a sneak peek into our plans for 2017! A year of … [Lees meer...]

After sewing quite a few Aiden hoodies, I thought I'd share the method I used to sew those tricky corners seams you see at the body and sleeves of this pattern: To follow my method you're going to need small, very sharp scissors, pins, basting thread and a needle. Baste the stitching line on all pattern pieces so you can easily determine when to pivot. If you are using a … [Lees meer...]

How to fit a belly in the Aiden hoody When women sew for themselves, fit tends to be a big issue. A muslin is sewn so unwanted wrinkels in awkward places are spotted before sewing the actual garment. Then the pattern is adjusted and maybe even a new muslin is sewn to check the “new” fit. Why would this be different when we sew for men? Men also want clothes to fit and flatter … [Lees meer...]