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Black jersey top complete! I went for fluted hems in the end. If you've never sewn these before, then I recommend giving them a go on a scrap of fabric first. The more stretch content the fabric has, the more wavy the finish will be. I used zig zag stitch, width 2.5 and length 2.0. I held onto the fabric before it went under the machine foot, therefore stretching the fabric. I turned the hem up only once, approximately 7mm. If it's turned up twice it becomes too bulky. If you have a rolled hem option on an overlocker (serger) it can be used to great effect instead of zig zag. Contrast thread looks fab in some cases too. See previous posts for details of how I amended the @burda_style pattern. Any questions? Ask away! 📍 📍 📍 #sewistsofinstagram #lovesewing #patterncutting #dressmaking #capsulewardrobe #sewingstretchfabric #sewingproject #patterncutting #stretchfabric #sewing #sewingskills #memadeeveryday #burdastyle #burdalovers #sewinglife #diyfashion #isew #diywardrobe

I decided to trim the neckline of my new black jersey top with centre fold elastic. I've added this clasp, which I found at the bottom of my button box, to the centre back neck. The top is based on pattern number 116 in the latest @burda_style magazine. I'm really pleased with the way it's shaping up, especially the inverted pleat at the front neck which I created by manipulating the horizontal bust darts. 📍 📍 📍 #sewistsofinstagram #lovesewing #sewingproject #sewingstretch #jerseyfabric #jerseywear #slowfashion #slowsewing #capsulewardrobe #memadeeveryday #patterhacks #patternmaking #burda #burdastyle #burdalovers #dartmanipulation

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