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Sewing Tutorial: How to make the A-line top

February 16, 2016 by Daniela Leave a Comment

Today post is Sewing Tutorial: How to make the A-line top.

This is an easy, ready to wear A-line top with lots of character. The pattern includes in seam pocket for a modern (and practical) look.

PLEASE NOTICE THAT THIS TUTORIAL IS ALSO USEFUL FOR THE PAM TOP PATTERN. THE MAIN DIFFERENCE IS THE IN SEAM POCKETS ON THE A-LINE TOP

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Learn how to make the A-line top pattern.

This tutorial is also suitable for the Pam top. Notice that only the pockets are not added on that pattern.

Sewing Tutorial: How to make the A-line top

1. Start by adding the pockets to the side seams.

2. Place one pocket side to the front bodice. Follow the notches from the pattern.

3. Press Flat.

Repeat with the Back bodice pocket.

Making the darts

Close the bust darts and shoulder darts on the back bodice and press flat.

6. Then, place front and back bodices together and
sew along the side seams and pocket.

Now, serge or use the overlock stitch from your sewing machine to
finish the center back of your top.

8. Sew the shoulders. Press them flat.

Inserting the Zipper
9. Start by pressing the zipper flat. It will help you to get better results.

Place the zipper on the back center seam.

Please notice on the picture that the zipper is facing the top right side.
11. Place the zipper on the other side of the top, then, press them flat.

Remember to sew the zipper as close to the zipper’s teeth as you can; then, you will
also need to attach the zipper presser foot that comes with your sewing machine.

Sew along the rest of the side seam and press the seams.
Start pinning the bias tape to the top, so it will be easier if you start on the back seam. Now, remember to fold 1/4 inch of the bias tape to the center back seam.

15. Sew along the first fold of the bias tape ( 1/4 inch.) This pattern comes ready to do this. With other patterns, you will need to double check the amount of seam allowance on the neckline area and reduce
accordingly before placing the bias tape.

16. Press the bias tape flat to the inside of the top.

17. Sew along the neckline.

Repeat this procedure with the armholes.
Finish the top by folding 1 1/2 inch for the hemline. Sew
along.

PAM TOP PATTERN:

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Raglan Top For Kids Tutorial

November 19, 2014 by Daniela Leave a Comment

Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. This is the Raglan Top For Kids Tutorial

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Raglan Top For Kids Tutorial

This is a very easy sewing pattern to make for kids. The pattern is available in sizes 12 to 8 years and you can download the FREE printable PDF sewing pattern here.

Please, remember to check on the measurement chart to know exactly which size you will need.

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place front and back bodice pieces together, right sides facing and stitch along the side seams.

2. Set the bodice aside. Bring the sleeves and fold them lengthwise. Stitch along the side seam.

3. Turn the sleeves to the right side. Insert them into the bodice and match the seams. Then, stitch them to the bodice.

4. Set aside. Bring the neckline strap to the table and fold it in half. Stitch along the side.

5. Now, fold the strap in two and press it flat.

6. Pin the neckband to the raglan top neckline area. The neckband must stretch a bit, about 20% to match the neckline. Then, stitch them together.

7. Press it flat and top stitch it.

8. Finish the raglan top by making the hemline ( 1 1/2 inch) and the cuffs ( 1 inch)

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Alice Skirt Tutorial

July 2, 2014 by Daniela Leave a Comment

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Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor. This is the Sewing Tutorial: Alice Skirt Tutorial

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How to make Alice Skirt

1. Place both side panels with the front piece together, right sides facing. Pin and sew.

2. Place the second panels and the side of the skirt together, right sides facing and sew along.

3. Place the two panels (green and blue) together, right sides facing and sew along.

4. Repeat this procedure with the other side of the skirt and the back as well.
5. Press flat.

Waistband:

5. Close the sides of the waistband.

6. Place it with the top of the skirt, right sides facing. Pin and sew along.

7. Double fold the top of the waistband. Pin and sew along.

8. Make the shirring on the waistband.

Not sure about shirring? Take a look at this tutorial.

Hemline:
9. Close the hemline side pieces.

10. Place the hemline at the bottom of the skirt. Pin and sew along.

11. Double fold the bottom of the hemline and sew along.

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Catalina Dress tutorial

June 21, 2014 by Daniela Leave a Comment

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Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. This is the Catalina Dress tutorial

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Catalina Dress tutorial

Instructions

Place front and back pieces together and sew the side

Place the bodice and the facing pieces together and sew along the neckline area and the armhole. Remember to follow the marks in the neckline to leave 2 openings for the elastic

IMPORTANT!

while taking the pictures i noticed that you should close the other sides (the wrong side from the picture below) first. i made that mistake and i had to change it later. sorry for that.

Turn around and press it flat.

Gather the skirt and adjust to the waist size

Elastic strap: close both sides of the elastic strap and turn to the right side.

Place the elastic inside of the neckline strap. use a safety pin to pull the elastic easily.

Stitch both sides to keep the elastic in place.

Place the elastic strap in the neckline openings. Pin the area and sew along.

Remember to leave an inch on each side of the neckline area without topstitchig, so you can put the zipper easily.

Place the zipper on the side. Here is a tutorial for zippers.

Make the buttonhole opening in the back bodice strap.

Place the button on the front bodice.

Attach the skirt to the bodice, First on the front bodice.

then, finish the inside of the dress by folding the bodice over the skirt and topstitch.

finish the dress by adding the bias tape to the hemline.

Thanks for reading this tutorial, please let me know how it goes for you 🙂

Maria Skirt Tutorial

May 21, 2014 by Daniela Leave a Comment

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This is the Maria Skirt Tutorial

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Maria Skirt Tutorial

1. Start by place the sides blocks and the front block together, right sides facing. Pin and sew along. Place the back block attached to one of the sides. Pin and sew along. Remember to leave one side open to put the zipper.

2. Make the darts on the sides.

3. Place the zipper.

4. Place the facing at the top of the skirt waistband. Pin and sew along.

5. Turn around, press and top stitch the waistband area.

6. Finish by making the hemline area.

And it is ready!

Maria Peplum Tutorial

May 21, 2014 by Daniela Leave a Comment

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Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. This is the Free PDF Halloween Printable

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1. Place front and back bodices together, right sides facing, pin and close the shoulders and sides.

2. Place the neckline facing with the bodice, right sides facing. Pin them and sew along.

3. Close the back bodice.

4. Make the darts on the front and back bodices

5. Close the peplum sides.

6. Place the peplum and the bodice together, right sides facing. Pin them and sew them along. Check that the seams are aligned properly.

7. Finish the peplum by making the hemline.

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