Category Archives: Tops

FREE Tutorial: How to Sew a Neck Facing Sew a neckline facing with a beautiful finish with this free tutorial. A facing is a strip of fabric that is sewn to a raw edge so that it can be turned to the inside of a garment in order to finish … Continue reading →

100+ Ways to Upcycle and Recycle Old T-Shirts Did you know that well over 2 billion new t-shirts are made each and every year? I don’t know about you, but between my closet, my husbands, and our two teenage kids, our house is awash in old t-shirts.  I thought our … Continue reading →

The Triangle Top FREE Sewing Pattern Here’s a top made of two pieces of printed cotton cut into trapezoids and held in place by ribbons. An easy summer piece you should add to your sewing project list. What you’ll need: 1 yard light- to medium-weight woven fabric (little to no … Continue reading →

Overblouse Top FREE Sewing Pattern This overblouse can give your look an extra flare or give you a little warmth for an unexpected evening chill. This overblouse top pattern makes a blouse that can be used open or closed. It is loose fitting so you can move around to help … Continue reading →

Amanda Tie Shoulder Top FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial This simple top can be mixed easily with jeans, shorts and skirts for a day out in the sun, or for when you want to be a bit playful at home. I know many of us are still under “stay at … Continue reading →

V Neck Choker Tee FREE Tutorial These cut out v neck choker tees are so in right now but can be pretty expensive! This DIY is so easy. All you need is any old crew neck tee, scissors or a rotary cutter, and a few pins or tape.  Save even … Continue reading →

Spaghetti Strap FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial Here’s an easy-to-make spaghetti strap top pattern. It’s a classic casual piece of clothing that’s probably in every woman’s wardrobe. This design features a lingerie style in keeping with the current trend. It has gathers at the bust to accommodate your girls without … Continue reading →

How to Add a Shoulder Cut Out to Any Pattern The cut out shoulder (aka the cold shoulder) is more popular than ever this summer and lucky for us it’s really easy to DIY. A great alternative to going sleeveless, it will keep you cool, but the cut out gives a major boost … Continue reading →

Copy a Tank FREE Sewing Tutorial Here’s a quick tutorial to copy your favorite tank. So, grab a tank you love… that you don’t wear any more {stains?, ripped? need a teak on the fit?} let’s copy your favorite tank! What you’ll need: Favorite tank Fabric Paper Rotary Cutter Cutting … Continue reading →

Amanda Tie Shoulder Top FREE Sewing Pattern The Amanda top is so simple you can sew it with very limited skills! So start your project now! This simple top can be mixed easily with jeans, shorts and skirts for a day out in the sun, or for when you want … Continue reading →