FREE Arm Sleeves pattern!

When I made myself a pair of these ahead of RideLondon 100 a few weeks ago, I was amazed by how many people said they'd love to make their own! But maybe I shouldn't be surprised, because they're so freaking useful for transitional Fall or Spring weather, and they're super simple to whip up in an hour or two. Advanced beginner sewing skills are required for this pattern - some experience sewing is expected, but would be a great first stretch fabric project. Five sizes are provided to accommodate a range of arm sizes, too, with different bicep and wrist measurements so you can get a perfect fit without them falling down as you move!

When I made myself a pair of these ahead of RideLondon 100 a few weeks ago, I was amazed by how many people said they’d love to make their own! But maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, because they’re so freaking useful for transitional Fall or Spring weather, and they’re super simple to whip up in an hour or two.

Advanced beginner sewing skills are required for this pattern – some experience sewing is expected, but would be a great first stretch fabric project. Five sizes are provided to accommodate a range of arm sizes, too, with different bicep and wrist measurements so you can get a perfect fit without them falling down as you move!

You don’t need a lot of fabric for these (you can probably make them from scraps in your stash) or you can even cut up a pair of old leggings for a nice bit of upcycling, too.

I ran polls on my social media accounts to see if people would prefer a tutorial or a free pattern, and the results were pretty evenly split, but free pattern just won by a nose! I’ve been working on this alongside our next full pattern (yayy!) and it’s ready to download now – just in time for all those cool weather workouts where it’s not quite worth carrying a full jacket!

>>>> DOWNLOAD YOURS HERE! <<<<

As per usual, please share your makes by tagging/mentioning me in social media and using the hashtag #FehrTradeArmSleeves so I can see them in all their glory!

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    Karey

    Thank you for this. I wish bicep size was included with all patterns for garments with sleeves, as I am S/M in my measurements for your other tops, but just a smidge bigger than XL for my bicep in this sleeve.

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    bri colage

    Thank you so much for this pattern. I have lymphedema in the arm because of a mastectomy, and with this pattern I can “embellish” my medical compression sleeve with a beautiful lace cover or a fun bright jersey print.

    • 5
      melissa

      Fantastic! Another great use for these! If you’ve already got a compression sleeve underneath you may not need the elastic on the top edge as you can just tuck the top of these underneath the other sleeve to keep it in place.

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    Paloma

    I am making arm sleeves for a Halloween costume out of a metallic fabric that is not quite as stretchy. Would anything change in that case with the pattern or instructions?

    • 7
      melissa

      Hi Paloma. Yeah, you’ll likely need to go up a size or two if your fabric isn’t as stretchy. I’d start my wrapping the fabric around your bicep until it’s snug, and marking that circumference with pins. Then stretch the fabric around your hand (not your wrist, as it has to stretch over your hand, which is bigger!) and do the same. Then compare these widths to the pattern and cut a straight line between them. You may end up with it being a big baggy on your wrists in order to get it over your hand, but it’s better than not being able to get it on at all! Hope this helps.

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