Today I'll show you the easiest way to add butterfly sleeves to a top or dress. We all have one top or dress that we always wished had sleeves. In this tutorial I am using the Tina top I shared with you two weeks ago. I have to admit I prefer the top sleeveless but that is j...
Cal focuses on which measurements you need to take in order to draft a pattern that can be used to create a shirt, tunic, or dress simply by adjusting the length. Once your pattern is drafted, you’ll be ready to start sewing in the next episode!What you
How to Turn a Dress Into a TopLet’s start with the steps you’ll need for any dress pattern. No matter what your pattern looks like, you’ll need to do these five steps.Step 1: Determine the Length of Your TopTo determine the length of your top, measure from your shoulder down ...
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2.PRO TIP: The perfect fit goes a long way REACH FOR: Puffed sleeves, feminine details, broader fits, wider sleeve openings Those of us withrectangular body shapescan often have broader shoulders and arms, making it a bit tough at times to find tops that fit comfortably and flatter the fe...
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There are many more things you can do with the Slash and Spread technique. This technique allows you to add fullness anywhere on the garment that you need or want it. Use it for a variety of full sleeves or skirts, dresses or tops. The only limit is your imagination!
A light-colored dress shirt (ideally white) A tie of a deeper hue and a simple, repeating pattern. Dress shoes that are either black (for charcoal gray suits) or dark brown (for navy suits) This outfit will keep the focus on you and what you bring to the table instead of being too...
A dress has many parts, from the neckline and sleeves to the hem and waist. We’ve narrowed down the measurements you’ll need to take to find your correct size. Honing in on the preferred length, and gathering accurate bust and waist measurements are key to measuring for a dress. ...
Decide if you want to addsleeves, and what style of sleeve. If you use a blouse sleeve, remember to lower the armhole of the dress, just as you did on the basic blouse. You'll have a bit more room to move, and you can use your blouse sleeve to draft your dress sleeve. ...