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Are you ready to add a touch of elegance and comfort to your wardrobe? In this sewing tutorial, I will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful Ballerina Wrap Top. Made with Rib Viscose Fabric, this cardigan-style top is not only stylish but also incredibly cozy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, this tutorial is for you! Part 1: Pattern Hacking In the first part of the video, I'll show you how to hack my previously shared free printable pattern to create the Ballerina Wrap Top. By making a few adjustments and additions, we can transform the pattern into a gorgeous wrap top with elbow-length sleeves and a tie waist. You'll be amazed at how versatile this pattern can be! Part 2: Sewing the Ballerina Wrap Top In the second part, I'll take you step by step through the sewing process. With detailed explanations and clear visuals, you'll find it easy to follow along and create your very own Ballerina Wrap Top. The tutorial is designed to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the satisfaction of making their own stylish garment. Versatile and Comfy Design The Ballerina Wrap Top can be worn both front and back, offering two stunning looks in one garment. The tie waist adds a feminine touch and allows for a customizable fit. Additionally, you have the freedom to further customize the top to your preference. You can make variations such as shorter sleeves or a cropped length, giving you endless possibilities to create a unique Ballerina Wrap Top that suits your style. Share and Inspire Once you've finished watching the video and sewing your Ballerina Wrap Top, I encourage you to share your creations with your sewing friends. Let's spread the joy of handmade garments and inspire others to try their hand at sewing. Don't forget to tag me and use the hashtag #BallerinaWrapTop so I can see and appreciate your beautiful work! So, grab your Rib Viscose Fabric and get ready to sew your own Ballerina Wrap Top. This tutorial is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to add a versatile and comfortable piece to their wardrobe. Click the link to watch the full video and embark on a sewing adventure with me. Happy sewing! how to sew a ballerina wrap top Click ! Sewing Tutorial: Ballerina Wrap Top with free pdf pattern how to sew a wrap top sewing wrap top step by step tutorial diy wrap blouse beginner friendly sewing tutorial

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Dolman sleeves are an easy-sew option when you want more coverage than a sleeveless dress or top without the added time and effort of sewing set-in sleeves. This sleeve type is a feature of both the girl's and women's Pearlie Dress & Peplum Top PDF Sewing Patterns. Some of you have mentioned that you find it tricky to turn and hem the sleeves when sewing your Pearlies, especially at the base of the armhole. If this is your least favourite step (and especially if you are working with a type of fabric that doesn’t allow you to manipulate the area easily) you should definitely give this method a go! In this tutorial, I’ve used a regular machine set on a stretch stitch to sew the side seams of the Bodice. The tight corner would make it hard to sew with an overlocker/serger but you could instead finish each side of the Bodice Front & Back with a zig-zag or overcasting stitch on your regular machine before sewing them together. The shoulder seams, skirt seams and neckband can, of course, be finished with an overlocker/serger as usual. Also, note that the pattern instructions (for the original gathered skirt Pearlie) have you attaching the Skirt Front & Back to the Bodice Front & Back before sewing the side seams. But in this example, having already sewn the Bodice side seams, I’m going to attach the skirt in the round. (Note: if using the circle skirt add-ons for the Pearlie Dress or Top you would, as per the instructions, be attaching the skirt in the round.) Step 1: MODIFY THE BODICE PATTERN PIECES The Bodice pattern pieces have you cutting the hem allowance horizontally out from the base of the armhole in a straight line. Instead of cutting them in that way, “mirror” the shape at the top of the side seam where it intersects with the armhole in a downward facing “v”. You will need to go 1cm (3/8”) down from the intersection. It would be best to do this by tracing off your pattern pieces with the revised shape and using it as your new template rather than just eye-balling it while cutting! Step 2: SEW SHOULDER SEAMS & SIDE SEAMS Sew the shoulder seams, finish seam and press. Sew the side seams using the stretch stitch on your machine. (You could mark the stitch lines with a soluble marker to help with accuracy). Use some sharp scissors to make a small snip half way into the corner of armhole where the stitch direction changes. Press seams out. Step 3: PRESS SEAM ALLOWANCE Press armhole hem all the way around. The photos shows you what it looks like from the inside. Step 4: TRIM EXCESS You can snip off the little bits of excess fabric that peep out from under the hem if you wish. Step 5: READY FOR HEMMING! You can see that the armhole hem allowance is sitting nicely even before stitching. This was our goal here, so YAAY! Your armholes are ready for hemming in your preferred way using a single or twin needle or zig-zag stitch.

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a handy, compact sewing kit - perfect for slipping in your bag when you're out and about... You will need old glasses case 30cm x 30cm of fabric (for outer) 30cm x 30cm of fabric (for lining) 10cm x 20cm scrap of fabric (for pincushion) small amount of stuffing (for pincushion) PVA glue stiff glue brush sewing needle,pins & scissors sewing machine (optional) 2 small buttons bone folder or knitting needle blue-tack (optional) ...a bit cruel, but I don't have proper step-by-step photographs for this project! You will find it easier using a glasses case which is 'square-isn' in shape, and fabrics which are fine in weight, and/or of fairly loose weave - this will assist smooth corners. If your fabric buckles at the corners, fold neat little pleats at the curves... I've taken a few close up photos from the finished project to illustrate the instructions as best I can and slotted them into the steps below to clarify a bit more... 1 Cut an oblong of fabric several centimetres larger all around than the lid of your glasses case, and another for the base. With one of the fabric pieces right side down and laid horizontally in front of you, fold the bottom edge up by 5mm and glue into position – this edge will lay along the hinge of the case. Do the same with the other fabric piece and leave to one side to dry. 2 Cover the outside of your glasses case first – use PVA glue and a stiff glue brush to ‘stab’ the wrong side of the fabric first(see tip). Leave it for a few minutes so that the glue is not so wet (this will prevent it from oozing through the fabric when you apply it). 3 Centre the folded edge of the glued piece of fabric along the hinge, then gently smooth it out across the curved shape of the case, making use of the grain and bias of the fabric to reduce the wrinkling. Leave to dry. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the base of the case. 5 Trim the excess fabric down to 5mm all around the opening of the case. Apply glue to the rim and several mms inside the unhinged edges. Fold and smooth the fabric cover, rub it with the bone folder or end of a knitting needle to smooth it and leave to dry. 6 The best thing to do now is to make yourself a pattern for the lining of the case. Use a scrap of fabric and smooth it into position inside the glasses case, which should be open as wide as possible. You can use small pieces of blue tack to hold it in position while you do this. Trim it to fit exactly around all the edges. Remove your ‘pattern’ and use it to cut your floral 
lining fabric. 7 Repeat the gluing process
 to insert the lining, making 
sure your case is open as wide
 as possible when doing so. Use small sharp scissors to trim the raw edge 1mm or so below the edge of the case rim and rub it all the way around with the bone folder or the end of a knitting needle to ensure it is firmly attached. 8 Make a small pincushion by cutting two rectangles of fabric roughly half the length of your case and the width plus 2cm. Place the two pieces right sides together, and stitch a 1cm seam all the way around leaving a couple of centimetres for a turning gap. Turn right sides out through the gap, stuff and close the gap with small stitches by hand. Finally, stitch the two buttons to the centre of the pincushion, one on ether side with the fabric and stuffing sandwiched between. tip Stab your loaded glue brush on a scrap of paper first, before applying it to the fabric – you don’t want it over-laden, especially when using finer fabrics, such as the lawn 
for the lining.

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This wrap around tie top features bold mixed tartan print, a zip back closure, and an asymmetrical hemline. Additionally, a neck tie is included and the piece is fully lined for comfort. Mixed tartan print Zip up back Asymmetric hem Fully lined Neck tie included Model is 5 ft 10 and wears a size S Style code: JWT2664 About the 411 Collection Featuring an earthy, tonal colour palette and a range of new and unique textures, our SS23 collection 411 is a fusion of nostalgic early-2000's silhouettes and modern feminine details. 80% Polyester, 20% Viscose.Lining 100% Polyester Hand wash only Lay flat to dry UK MAINLAND DELIVERY Free delivery on orders over £80 : Free delivery with our standard delivery service. Evri Standard delivery: £3.99  3-5 working days. orders placed over the weekend will be dispatched the following Monday. Evri Express delivery: £4.99  Next working day. order before 8.00pm Monday to Thursday. please note this service does not deliver on weekends or bank holidays. DPD Next day delivery: £6.99 N ext working day. order before 4.00pm Sunday to Friday. DPD Saturday delivery: £8.99  Order before 4.00pm Friday (excluding bank holidays). We may at certain times suspend our Saturday delivery option. DPD Sunday delivery: £8.99  Order before 4.00pm Friday (excluding bank holidays). We may at certain times suspend our Sunday delivery option.   INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY Standard delivery (2-7 days) is €6 for France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Finland, Denmark. Free delivery over €80 USA free delivery over $150, standard delivery: $6.99, express delivery: $15 Canada free delivery over $200 cad, standard delivery: $10 Australia free delivery over $200 aud, standard delivery: $25 aud For all other countries and rates click  here  to see our delivery page. We are happy to refund any items within 30 days of receipt. if 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unworn with the original tags attached, in the original packaging and all swimwear must be returned with the hygiene sticker attached. if our customer care team feel any of these points are not met, it is at their discretion on whether the item is suitable for return. should a refund be refused your item will be returned to you. Items marked as non-refundable including but not limited to, beauty products, haircare or earrings can not be returned once packaging has been opened due to hygiene reasons. To see our full returns policy please click here.

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Bonjour ! Un grand message pour une fois, afin de présenter ma dernière réalisation : une cape d'inspiration médiévale à capuche. Tant qu'à faire quelque chose de fonctionnel, autant qu'elle soit à la fois chaude et couvrante .Pour le côté chaud, je...