Thanks for all the comments, suggestions, advice. I'm referring to a sleeve that is puffy gathered and what I am trying to do is have no gathers. I can't figure out a way to cut the sleeve pattern down to eliminate the gathers and I've already cut out the pattern on the fabric I'm using. However, I found another pattern, an old one I had, which has a set in sleeve, no gathers, and I cut that out with some left over fabric and trying to put that in, which so far is working. I am a quilter and haven't sewn garments in years but its nice to try again. I'll keep you all posted and again, thank you.