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Front Tie Top

Tutorial

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1 . Preparation

1.1. Material, Fabric Consumption, Pattern Overview & Fabric Suggestions 1

1.2. Size Chart: finished garment size chart & body measurements in cm 2

1.3. Getting started: printing and assembling the pattern 3

1.4. Tips for beginners 4

2. Tutorial

2.1. General Directions: how to attach bias tape 5

2.2. General Directions: how to gather fabric 6

2.3. Tutorial: Crop Top 7

3. Links

3.1. Size Charts in inch 10

3.2. Ideas and Links 11

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 Material
» Fabric Scissors, fabric pins, iron, yarn matching your fabric
» Universal sewing needle (70-90)
» Fabric of choice
» Optional: 2m double fold bias tape matching your fabric
» Optional but very helpful: a bias tape maker (in case you‘re making your own bias tape)

Fabric Suggestion
» Viscose, Musselin, Double Gauze, light cotton

Fabric consumption in cm
Tip: Instead of sewing the front parts with bias tape,
width 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
you can double fold and topstitch the open edges.
115 150 160 160 170 170 170 180 180 190 Just make sure to add an extra centimeter when
150 120 120 130 130 130 140 140 140 140 cutting the pattern pieces which are supposed to
be made with bias tape.

Pattern Overview Remember to copy all notches and markings from

the pattern onto your fabric.

Back Sleeve Optional: Cuff

Front 2x
2 x mirrored 1 x on fold
2 x on bias

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 Size Chart in cm
In order for the finished garment to fit you perfectly, it is necessary to
take your exact measurements! Make sure that you take the measurements
horizontally and do not hold the tape measure too tight or too loose. Ideally,
it should still be possible to move it back and forth.

You already know your measurements? Great! Choose the right size in the
chart below.

Finished garment size chart

In this table you will find the measurements of the finished garment:
cm 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Bust 88 93 98 103 108 113 118 123 128

Waist 72 77 82 87 92 97 102 107 112

Length
(center back) 93 93,6 94,2 94,8 95,4 96 96,6 97,2 97,8

Sleeve Length 6 8 , 1 69 69,9 70,8 71,7 72,6 73,5 74,4 75,3

Body Measurements
The finished garment measurements correspond to the following body
measurements:
cm 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Bust 80-85 85-90 90-95 95-100 100-105 105-110 110-115 115-120 120-125

Waist 60-65 65-70 70-75 75-80 80-85 85-90 90-95 95-100 100-105

The reference height is 168 cm.

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 Getting Started
Printing Assemble the PDF Pattern

» A4 / US Letter: first print the page with the test square Glue the pattern pieces together as indicated in the pattern
(5x5cm) and check if your printer settings are correct. overview. The arrows mark the places where the pages
should meet. Then cut out your size.
Make sure to always open the pattern in Adobe Reader,
as problems may occur when printing from the browser
window. Always make sure to print in real size and turn off
the automatic page adjustment.

» A0: in the download you‘ll also find an A0 pattern file.

Drag the file onto a USB stick and print it out directly in
the copy shop of your choice. This eliminates the need for
cutting and gluing the pattern.

Printing a pattern on thin paper in black and white costs

between 6.00 and 7.00 EUR.

Legal Notice
I devote a lot of time and love in making my patterns. Please note that my instructions and patterns are only intended for
private use, i.e. for the production of individual pieces. The sale as well as the passing on (exchange, copy) is strictly prohibited!
All rights to this pattern are reserved to Make it Yours - the Label. If you have any questions please contact me at:
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 Getting started: tips for beginners

You don‘t have much experience in sewing clothes?

No problem - here you will find important tips and tricks to help you.

Get an overview Printing Seam Allowance

Always read the entire tutorial before First print the page with the control The seam allowance is already
you start your new project. I know it square (5x5cm) and then the pattern. included (second line around the
can be tempting to start right away, Make sure to print in actual size and pattern) and is one centimetre wide.
but good preparation usually affects turn off the automatic page However, you can still cut out your
the result and you avoid mistakes and adjustment. own seam allowance.
tiresome seam ripping.

Washing Cutting Pins

Wash and iron your fabric before you The fabric consumption refers to Before sewing, you should pin the
start working with it. Some fabrics can cutting in the grain line and on fold. pieces of fabric together. I especially
shrink during washing. Although the fabric consumption may recommend fabric clamps for fine
be slightly higher, the result will be fabrics, as they fix the fabric much
better, because the grain has a better.
Choose the right size decisive influence on the fall of the
As sewing instructions and patterns fabric and the later fit of the garment.
are produced by different designers, Also, you will avoid the fabric warping Ironing
sizes may sometimes vary. If you do after washing as well as wavy seams Iron/ press the seams after each step.
not know your measurements, take and crooked hems. This makes sewing easier and the
your current measurements and select result is more beautiful.
the appropriate size from the table. BUT: always iron delicate fabrics with
Notches an ironing guard. If in doubt, use a thin
Notches are small incisions on the tea (cotton) towel.
edges of the fabric. They serve as a
marker for the correct positioning of
pockets and belts, for example.

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 Fabric left side
General directions: how to attach bias tape Fabric right side

For this pattern you‘ll need to attach bias tape in several places. You can either make the bias tape yourself using your main
fabric or use ready-made bias tape. Especially with patterned fabrics, it is worth the extra effort to iron the bias tape
yourself. For plain fabrics, I usually buy premade bias tape.

If you make your bias tape yourself, cut a strip of fabric measuring 200 cm x 3 cm in a 45-degree angle. Iron the bias tape
lengthways in the middle and iron the open edges 0.5 cm inwards. Attach bias tape as follows:

1.Unfold the bias binding and place 4. Fold the bias tape over.
it on the right side of the fabric The open edge disappears in the
(right sides together). bias tape.

2. Sew about 1 mm from the first 5. Iron the bias tape before you
foldline. This allows the bias tape pin and sew it!
to wrap around the fabric better
and the seam later disappears into
the bias tape. 6. Pin the bias tape in place with
needles and check that the first
seam disappears under the bias tape.
3. Turn the fabric (left
Fabric side up).
7. Attach the bias tape with a
straight stitch close to the edge.

For sewing curves with bias tape, it is very helpful to sew slowly. Stop (if necessary) in between and lift the sewing machine foot without lifting
the needle. Turn the fabric, lower it the foot and keep on sewing slowly.

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 General directions: how to gather fabric Fabric left side
Fabric right side

For this pattern you‘ll need to gather the fabric in a few places. If you see this in the instructions, then proceed as follows:

Change the stitch length of your sewing machine to 4-5 (or the longest stitch length). Before you start sewing, pull plenty of
bobbin and upper thread out of your sewing machine (more than usual so that you can pull on the protruding threads later).

= Upper Thread
= Bobbin Thread

2. Gently pull the bobbin threads to gather

1 .Sew two seams along the open edge with
the fabric. Pull evenly from both sides
a straight stitch. Sew the first seam at 0.5
of the seam. Do not pull on the upper
cm and the second seam at approx. 0.7 cm
threads, otherwise the seams could “get
(distance to the open edge).
caught”.
Do not lock the stitch (neither at the
beginning of the seam nor at the end of the
seam!)
Also leave a little more thread at the end of
the seam so that you can pull it well.

If your fabric is very frayed, overcast

the seam with your overlock or a zigzag /
overlock stitch on your sewing machine
before gathering.
Note: You can also gather your fabric with one seam, but the result will be
nicer if you make two seams.

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 Tutorial
Fabric left side
Fabric right side
1. Optional: Sew the two darts on the back
if you prefer to wear the top a little
tighter. You can also add the darts in a
later step after trying on the garment.

Sewing darts:

Mark your seam beforehand. Start with the

broad side and sew towards the tip of the
dart.

For a clean tip, it is best to knot the

threads and let them hang.

2. Place the front parts right sides

together on the back part and close the
shoulder seams. Sew with a straight stitch
and close the open edges with a zigzag
stitch or an overlock stitch.

If you have a serger, close the seam

directly with your serger.

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3. Attach the bias band to the short ends of the
front parts. Leave the ends open as they
will be covered by the neckline bias band. 3. 4.

You can read exactly how to sew

bias tape on page 5.

4. Cover the entire neckline with

bias tape. Fold the ends inwards
so the open edges disappear in the
seam.

As an alternative to the bias tape, you can simply fold in the open edges of the front part and topstitch it. Just make
sure you calculated one extra centimetre for the relevant areas when cutting.

5 . S p r e a d o u t t h e f r o n t a n d b a c k an d a t t a c h
the sleeves. Place the sleeves right sides
5. 6.
together on the front/back. Use the notches
as a guide to position the sleeve correctly.

Sew with a straight stitch and close the

open edges with a zigzag stitch, an
overlock stitch or with your serger.

6. Close the long seam of the sleeve

and the side seam, right sides together.

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 Fabric left side
7. For the hem:
Overcast the open edge with your Fabric right side
serger (alternatively with a zigzag
stitch). Secure the overlock thread
with a knot and pull it through the
seam.

Iron the hem 1 cm and topstitch it

with a straight stitch

10. OPTIONAL:
If the neckline is too deep for you,
you can either wear a simple top
8. Repeat step 7 to hem the sleeves. / bustier underneath or attach
a small button:

9. OPTIONAL: Alternatively, you can find

a cuff on the pattern. If the sleeves are
too wide for you, you can hem them with
a small cuff. To do this, close the short
sides of the cuff and fold it lengthways.

Gather the sleeves as described on page 6.

Attach the cuff to the sleeve, right sides

together.

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 Size Chart in inch
In order for the finished garment to fit you perfectly, it is necessary to
take your exact measurements! Make sure that you take the measurements
horizontally and do not hold the tape measure too tight or too loose. Ideally,
it should still be possible to move it back and forth.

You already know your measurements? Great! Choose the right size in the
chart below.

Finished garment size chart

In this table you will find the measurements of the finished garment:
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Bust 34.6 36.6 38.6 40.6 42.5 44.4 46.4 48.4 50.4

Waist 28.3 30.3 32.3 34.3 36.2 38.2 40.2 42.1 44.1

Length
(center back) 36.6 36.8 37 37.2 37.5 37.8 38 38.2 38.5

Sleeve Length 2 6 . 7 27.1 27.2 27.8 27.9 28.5 28.9 29.3 29.6

Body Measurements
The finished garment measurements correspond to the following body
measurements:
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Bust 31-33 33-35 35-37 37-39 39-41 41-43 43-45 45-47 47-49

Waist 23-25 25-27 27-29 29-31 31-33 33-35 35-37 37-39 39-41

The reference height is 168 cm.

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ABOUT

I am Maria, I live & work in Dubai and I love (DIY) fashion. I hope you are enjoying your new garment .

You can find more ideas and inspiration on my blog and on my Instagram account :

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