Archive for Learn to Sew A Top
M6076 A Shoulder Seam Princess
We are about to kick-off our Shoulder Seam Princess Sew-along. I think the princes seam is one of the most flattering styles you would find for most body types. You will find this style in wedding dress designs as well as evening and cocktail wear. The princess style pattern is not the easiest pattern to [...]
Vogue 2909 – The Beauty of A Polka Dot Shirt
When we started with this pattern (Vogue2909) we thought it’s going to be a quick fit and sew project. But this little top did give us a good lesson in patients and perseverance. The main lesson learned was to trust the measuring tape and go with the smaller size pattern, the other lesson was that [...]
Simplicity 2339 Beautiful in Blue and Gold
Diane decided on Simplicity 2339 for her first tissue fitting experience. She did a great Job and achieved a FABULOUS fit. Her blouse do have all the qualities we are looking for in a well fitted blouse. I believe she will wear this blouse a lot as she would be able to dress it up [...]
A Mini Wardrobe That Fits Perfectly
I still remember Linda’s first blouse fitting adventure, she did a button up shirt, and couldn’t believe that she could actually button the shirt at her neck. Something she wasn’t able to do before. I was pleasantly surprised when she shared the following: Patricia and friends , I just have to show you I did [...]
M2094 – Pretty In Pink
lca started with her blouse, by using a size 16 pattern. she had some difficulty to keep the tissue in place. After a while she decide to go one size down and use a size 14. Here is her comment on down-sizing: “I did the 1/2″ broad back. I forgot to tell you, I downsized [...]
McCalls M5433
One of our Elite Club Members sewed up M5433 by using our M5433 video series. I’m very pleased with the outcome of this shirt, and I think she did a awesome job. Here is her journey in her own words: I had attempted a couple of other patterns for myself without any luck. When I [...]
McCall 6120 Nicely fitted
I love to see how the ladies on this forum grow in their fitting skills. Marisa sewed 2 tops from M6120, and she did a awesome job. Here is a little bit of her fitting journey in her own words: I measured my high bust which is 31 inches, so I suppose I will be [...]
First Wrap top Completed Simplicty S4076
One of our Perfect Sew And Fit Club Members completed her Simplicty S4076 wrap top, and it look beautiful. Before she decided on which wrap to use she visited the mall where she fitted quite a few styles. She decided that the wrap with a midrif will not fit her body type. Armed with this [...]
Sew A Easy Flattering Top
This is a great weekend project. These little tops are very popular, for ladies of all ages. This is a great project for beginners as well as seasoned sewers. Become a member of Perfect Sew And Fit, and gain access to the rest of this video tutorial. click here
Full Bust Adjustment With No Bust Dart
I’m sure we all have a top, blouse or dress which don’t have a bust dart. The question is how do you add to the bust without adding a bust or shoulder dart? For this demonstration I have used New Look N6598. It is quick and easy to do a full bust adjustment on a [...]