Sew — Issue 103 — Xmas 2017

the

right

size

what’s your

size?

Remember to use your body

measurements to find your

pattern size, NOT the ready-to-wear

size that you’d buy in the high street

shops. Visit simplicitynewlook.com

to find out more about taking accurate

measurements and getting the right fit

for your shape.

which size?

This is a loose fit garment that,

because of the crossover back, doesn’t

close fully and has lots of ease – so

check the finished measurements

(at the bottom of your size column

on the envelope) against a top you like

the fit of, and adjust the pattern

if necessary.

Got your

back

If you aren’t comfortable with

revealing your back, hack the pattern

so you don’t have to layer up every

time you wear it. Simply tack the two

back pieces together at the lowest

possible point, extending one of the

pattern pieces to the side if you want

even more coverage

Your ideal

length

How the hem tails fall at your

hips may affect the overall shape

of the top, especially if you have

proportionally larger hips. If this

is the case, consider stitching

versions C or D, or adding an

invisible fastener between the

back pieces at your waistline.

EXTRA TIPS

FOR SEWING

SEQUIN FABRICS

3 Cut in a single layer – if you need

to, flip a pattern piece over instead

of cutting on the fold.

3 Don’t use a hot iron as sequins

are usually plastic, but do press to

flatten seams.

3 Wear glasses or safety goggles to

protect your eyes from rogue sequins.

3 Use an invisible or matching

thread to hand sew sequins onto

‘bald spots’ near seams.

your free

pattern

the^

perfect

f it

Use old shears to

cut through sequins!

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