Sew — Issue 103 — Xmas 2017

1

Download and print the pattern

at sewmag.co.uk/templates.

Cut out all the pieces as indicated

in the cutting guide. Fuse interfacing

to the facings and epaulette pieces.

2

Sew the front and back facings

at the shoulders using an

overlocker or zigzag stitch.

Press the seams towards the back on

the main front and back pieces. For

the facing, press the seams towards

the front. Overlock or zigzag stitch

around the outer edge of the facing.

Pin the front and back, right sides

together, then sew. Turn the garment

right sides out and stitch the facing to

the top at the outer edge.

3

Match two epaulette pieces

right sides together and sew

around, leaving the short

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YUKO TAKADA

PAULA BLOUSE

This easy top is great for newbies to knit fabrics, featuring a loose shape

with long sleeves and facings. The garment allows beginners to sew seams

with an overlock or zigzag stitch, and also features epaulettes – small, short

straps – to embellish the shoulders. To create a version without these,

simply miss step 3. Add buttons to these for a final decorative touch!

straight end open. Turn right sides

out and make a buttonhole at the

rounded end. Make the second

epaulette, then tack them onto

the shoulders.

4

With right sides together,

sew the sides of the garment,

overlocking or zigzagging

through both layers, then press the

seam towards the back. Neaten

around the hem and fold it up to the

desired length. Make two rows of

stitching to secure. Repeat for each

sleeve cuff.

5

Attach the sleeves to the

garment, overlocking or

zigzagging through both layers.

Sew buttons to the shoulders to

complete, lining them up with the

buttonholes on the epaulettes.

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• Striped knit fabric, 1.1m (160cm wide)


• Fusible interfacing, 20cm x 90cm


• Buttons, two 1.5cm

Cutting guide

OUTER FABRIC

Back: cut one on the fold

Front: cut one on the fold

Back facing: cut one on the fold

Front facing: cut one on the fold

Sleeve: cut two

Epaulette: cut four

INTERFACING

Back facing: cut one on the fold

Front facing: cut one on the fold

Epaulette: cut four

1cm seam allowance used unless

stated otherwise.

Sizes

XS-L

Note: see online template for sizes