examples of sleeves [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sleeve: part of the garment that covers the arm and varies in shape and length.
cap sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small sleeve fitting tightly over the shoulder to fall straight or flare over the upper arm.
three-quarter sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sleeve that partially covers the forearm.
puff sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very short sleeve that puffs out because of pleats sewn at the armhole and the bottom of the sleeve; it is edged with a narrow strip of fabric or elastic.
epaulet sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sleeve extending to the neck by a strip that covers the shoulder.