If you're like me you may have seen this Ganni style top flooding your feed for the past few months. So I thought I'd give it a go of recreating it!
In this tutorial I take you through the self drafting process (no pattern required) to bring your own custom top to life with the option to adjust details to suit your preferences at each step.
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
Suggested Fabric Amount Required:
Size Extra Small = 1.8m (short sleeve) or 2.1m (long sleeve)
Size Small = 1.9m (short sleeve) or 2.2m (long sleeve)
Size Medium = 2m (short sleeve) or 2.3m (long sleeve)
Size Large = 2.1m (short sleeve) or 2.4m (long sleeve)
Size Extra Large = 2.2m (short sleeve) or 2.5m (long sleeve)
(add or take 0.1 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
NOTE: These measurements are based on buying 'off the roll' which is approx 1.4m wide.
✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - DIY game plan!
0:40 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
2:28 - STEP 01: Measure & Cut Pattern Pieces
8:20 - STEP 02: Cut Out Fabric For Top Panels
11:44 - STEP 03: Begin Assembling Bodice Panels
13:44 - STEP 04: Gather & Attach Sleeve Panels
19:26 - STEP 05: Create Elastic Armband
22:52 - STEP 06: Hem Neck & Centre Front Edges
24:57 - STEP 07: Prepare & Attach Front Tie Straps
31:14 - STEP 08: Hem, Gather & Attach Bottom Ruffle Section
35:50 - FINAL OUTCOME & last notes
ENJOY!
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DIY White & Black Tope (this tutorial)
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What's your name? Maddy
Where are you from? I'm Australian
How old are you? I'm born in March 1995
Where/how did you learn to sew? Learnt the basics in high school and self taught the rest from there :)
What machine do you use? Janome JR1012 (been using mine since '09)
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