How Do You Make Puffy Sleeves For A Gypsy Costume?
When thinking of a gypsy costume, people immediately think of skirts, head wraps, big jewelry and, of course, puffy sleeves. Creating the puffy sleeves needed for a gypsy costume varies from person to person, based upon the size of the individual’s arms as well as the amount of puff desired. More puff means more fabric—within reason— while less puff means less fabric. Fabric color also depends on individual desires. White is always popular (and historically accurate), but if the wearer seeks a color, then it should be loud and strong—bold blues, natural greens, and vivid purples always hit the mark. Measure your arms three different ways: first, from shoulder to elbow, then around the arm just under the armpit, then around the arm about an inch above the elbow. Use all of the measurements to determine the amount of fabric to use; a “normal” amount of puff would require fabric about 6 inches longer than the shoulder-to-elbow measurement and about 1.5 times the measurement around y
