This week I made a 1950s Boat Neck Top. Happy that I have a new piece to add to my wardrobe, hope you enjoyed the video ☺️
Boat Neck Top Pattern:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1281129110/
Bustier Pattern Mentioned:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/928865664/
depop: https://depop.com/jensewsvintage
How I Made My Skirt:
- Waistband:
You waist measurement + 1 inch for the closure
(I made my waistband 2 inches thick and used an invisible zipper
and hook and eye closure)
- 1st Tier:
Your hip measurement x 2
(for me it was 78 inches in width and 17.5 inches in height)
- 2nd Tier:
Your hip measurement x 4
(for me it was 156 inches in width and 10.5 inches in height)
I’m 5'7" for reference
Add the seam allowance you prefer
I self drafted this skirt myself but one day I will make an instructional video if I find another fabric I think this pattern will suit.
Outer Fabric:
https://www.moodfabrics.com/italian-black-cotton-swiss-dot-316338?utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_ver=3&hsa_acc=9705552228&hsa_mt=&hsa_src=g&hsa_cam=1679624814&hsa_grp=133879317083&hsa_tgt=pla-295404071213&hsa_kw=&hsa_ad=586646577972&hsa_net=adwords&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwko21BhAPEiwAwfaQCDGQqoYPNZGTKoWuUyCLGWJcK2Q9HC3dCFXykk5HKDTak2_x580x-BoCg5cQAvD_BwE
Lining: an opaque black 100% cotton fabric
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Why I'm Making This Top
02:27 Cutting the Mock Up
03:02 Fit Check
03:47 Cutting The Final Fabric
03:52 Day 2
04:31 Setting Up My Machine
04:46 Sewing the Bust Darts
05:00 Cleaning My Machine
07:10 Sewing More Darts
07:26 Yoke sewing
08:22 Sewing Bodice Pieces
09:19 Antique Store Trip
11:11 Day 3
14:16 Finishing the Arm Hole
14:30 Sewing The Yoke
16:31 Sewing the Zipper
17:25 Finishing the Bottom
17:37 The Reveal
18:05 Wrapping up