Category Archives: Tops

Self Drafted Halter Neck Blouse in Chiffon My regular rummage in the remnants bin this week found a piece of chiffon.  It has a floral pattern and isn’t too big, but it was so light, and the remnants are priced by weight, so this cost just $1.25.  I couldn’t believe … Continue reading →

Rainbow Pieced Peplum FREE Sewing Pattern This Peplum top has a deep V back with exposed zipper. The top is also designed with a half circle skirt. What you’ll need: 1 Yard of fabric 1 – 7-9″ zipper (either is fine) 1/4 yard lining fabric Bias tape (optional) You might … Continue reading →

Tiered Tank FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial Planning to sew a comfy-to-wear top? This Tiered Tank is a perfect one for you! Skill level: Advanced beginnerTime needed: 3-4 hours What you’ll need: 1.75 yards lightweight woven fabric Coordinating thread Universal regular point needle Rotary cutter/fabric scissors Pins Basic sewing essentials … Continue reading →

Wrap Top FREE Sewing Tutorial This top can be made without a store-bought pattern and since it closes with ties, it fits a variety of sizes (XS-L). This wrap top is basically a rectangle with a neck hole cut in the middle. Easy, right? The edges and bottom are hemmed … Continue reading →

Flutter Sleeve Peasant Top for Little Girls Learn to make a flutter sleeve peasant top for your little girl with this free pattern and tutorial. This top is a lovely basic, and a wonderful addition to any girl’s summer wardrobe. What you’ll need: ½ yard of fabric – cotton, linen, … Continue reading →

3/4 Sleeve Summer Blouse Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial This is the 3/4 sleeve summer blouse project, designed to take only two hours to complete. This blouse features a rounded neckline, and an easy to close back with a loop and a button. It is lower at the back than … Continue reading →

Ruffle Top FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial The Ruffle Top pattern has raglan sleeves, a demure 1960s-style high neckline and pretty ruffles on the raglan seam. The Ruffle Top comes in a UK size 12 and has 1.5cm seam allowance. It takes 1.25m of fabric and works best in a … Continue reading →

Easy Way to Apply Bias Tape to a V-neck Tutorial Have you ever wanted to apply a bias tape to a v-neck and did not know how?  This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to do this and is appropriate for woven and knit fabrics. This kind of technique … Continue reading →

Summer Blouse FREE Sewing Pattern This summer blouse pattern is a way of remembering a friend and a gift to the many ladies that have been asking for a blouse that can cover the forearms.  There are five big requests I get when the weather starts to get warmer. One … Continue reading →