Lots of lace. My new no pattern required top! A tutorial

    Ok, so I finally have the pics to prove that I have been doing some sewing!

Here is my new “no pattern required” top.

It really is so quick & easy to make a top like this. I didn’t even need to use the overlocker! I just used a zig zag stich to finish the edges as I think that sometimes, an ovelocked edge, can be too visible through lace.

This is the perfect top for the change of season that is happening right now.

Throw it on over a white singlet & wear with jeans for a casual look or team it with a black singlet & black pants for a more sophisticated look.

It would also look great worn with a skirt or shorts.

Ok, it looks good with everything!

I am going to make one in black, white & any other coloured lace I can get my hands on!

The lace that I used has a little stretch (but not too much) so it drapes with the body nicely.

If you have seen my

Quick & easy t-shirt dress

then you already know how to make this top.

Yep, it works on the same principal.

You need to take a loose fitting t-shirt that you already have & fold it in half. That is your pattern.

{this is another shirt that I made using the “no pattern required” method.}

Trace around the shirt. If you want it a little looser than add an extra inch all the way around.

This is the back of the top pattern. To make the front, I just made the neckline a little lower at the front fold.

Cut 1 back & cut one front on the fold.

Sew both sides together at the shoulders & sides.

Use a zig zag stich to finish the edges.

Fold all hems (arms, neckline & hem) 1cm and sew with a straight stitch. Remember, if you are using a stretch fabric, slightly stretch the fabric as you sew. This give it a little more flexibility when worn.

 I think this could be my new fave top!

Here are some more “no pattern tutorials”

                          

 No pattern required maxi dress

No pattern required beach dress/skirt

No pattern required dress, take 2

No pattern required simple & stylish skirt

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