How do I sew piratey puffy sleeves?

Question

like this one.

http://lujayne.canalblog.com/images/padme_silver_promo1_m.jpg

Answer 1

That's just a gathered sleeve that's been gathered again at the biceps by those bracelet-looking clips.  You could also gather it to a cloth band (which would probably be more comfortable) or make an elasticized sleeve garter.

Sample pattern that could easily be modified:

http://simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=4&ty...

(simplicity 3758)

http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4862....