A peplum top is a top with a circular flared overskirt attached to its empire waistline. The best thing about a peplum top is that it is a suitable style for almost every body shape. If you have a tiny waist this style can accentuate it; if you have a waistline you would like to … Read more
My husband told me that Microsoft CEO will soon be offering me a Job. Knowing him, I knew there was more. And there was. It seems he recently read somewhere a quote attributed to Bill Gates that said he wants to hire lazy people. What he is supposed to have said is “I choose a … Read more
This is a pattern for a long sleeved collared Kurti top. If you are looking for a Kurta which is longer and/ or more fitting around the waist checkout the Salwar kameez tutorial. Step 1 Cut out the front and back bodices as per the pattern. All dimensions are same for the back and front … Read more
This is a free-size pattern to make a simple top a newborn baby can wear during the first few weeks of his/her life when the baby needs some soft and simple clothing against the cut umbilical cord. If you want to sew gifts for your ‘soon-to-be-a-mother’ friend or cousin or neighbor this is a … Read more
This is a simple top with a lace yoke and cap sleeves . Simply follow the tutorial below and you can sew this top by drafting a pattern according to your body measurements. Checkout the post on sewing lace for some tips. Measurements needed to sew this easy blouse. How to sew the lace yoke … Read more
To make this cross over top you need a regular bodice as well as an overlapping cross over overlay. You can make this overlay in a sheer fabric or contrast coloured fabric or the same as the main bodice decorated with trims ( as I have done with a lace trim).The overlay is slightly gathered in the bottom edge with a piece of … Read more