I personally prefer to use natural fibers especially if the material touches the body. So avoid those fabrics when making your flutter sleeves. Quilting cotton, cotton twill, satin and other thicker fabrics with lots of body will not work well for flutter sleeves so they don’t stick out awkwardly on the arms. Polyester chiffon, rayon challis, cotton voile and lightweight novelty knits are some other options you can try. If the dress is from a lightweight material you can use the same for the sleeves but in my case the dress material was too heavy for the sleeves. And of course the same color as the dress, or a color that works well with it. You want something drapey and lightweight like this natural silk chiffon I used here. Properly chosen fabric is the key to a good flutter sleeve. What You’ll Need To Make Your Flutter Sleeves For a more complete picture, I recommend exploring both versions. If you’re looking to add a feminine touch to your simple dress, then flutter sleeves are just what you need!Īttention! If you like the video format, at the bottom of this post, look for a YouTube video version where there is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a flutter sleeve. They’re easy to make and flattering on many body types! A pear body shape is best suited for this type of sleeves because they give volume to the upper part of the body and their width balances the figure. These flowy loose sleeves are perfect for summer tops and dresses. ✅ Related tutorial: How to dress well: flattering clothes that hide figure flaws ✅ Related tutorial: How to choose clothes and patterns to hide a big tummy No, this is not a sleeve that will protect you from the elements! But this is another trick in our arsenal to use for enhancing the body appearance and de-emphasizing the less desirable features. As the name suggests, a flutter sleeve is quite literally a fluttering piece of fabric that hangs off your arm.
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