A workbook detailing the 114 sleeve patterns issued in Madame Weigel's pattern series, presented through her fashion journal, 'Weigel's Journal of Fashion'. Also detailed are 220 sleeve-related patterns, and over 300 journal articles and notes to add context to the evolution of the sleeve over seven decades of Australasian fashion and clothing history, according to Madame Weigel. Sleeve patterns include the coat sleeve, puff sleeve, bishop sleeve, wing sleeve, leg-o'-mutton sleeve, angel sleeve, gauged sleeve, kimono sleeve, handkerchief sleeve, and many more. A small illustration is part of each entry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.