Crafternoons with Creativebug

Sew the Sleeveless Top

Get your craft on every Friday with a new project from Creativebug! Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

With thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists, there’s a project for everyone! For Niles-Maine District Cardholders only.

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Click here to join a class. Video instructions are included for the classic tank and a ruffle-bottom variation which uses elastic thread to create even gathers. The class includes a downloadable pattern, which features nine women’s sizes (XXS – XL3) and two bust size variations. Each version shown here features a double-rolled hem and bias-tape finished neck and armholes. The Gemma top stitches up quickly and will be a favorite addition to your sewing repertoire.

Materials:

• 1 ¼ - 1 ¾ yard lightweight woven fabric, cotton or linen blend preferred (see PDF download for yardage requirements by size)
• ¼ yard contrast fabric (optional)
• Coordinating thread/ Elastic thread
• Pins or clips
• Fabric scissors/Paper scissors
• Snips
• Chalk or marking pencil
• Measuring tape
• Hem gauge
• Seam ripper
• Pattern weights
• Ruler
• Swedish tracing paper
• Pencil
• Rotary cutter and mat
• Pressing ham (optional)
• Sewing machine
• Iron and pressing surface
• Assembled PDF pattern

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