Tune in to WIP Wednesday #130 to hear all about Vanessa’s sew along for this beginner friendly knit top for women. Pattern includes sizes S- 3XL. We’ll be making the Westchester Dolman Top! It’s a perfect first garment pattern!
• Signup for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/
• Get everything you need to make the Westchester Dolman Top: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/featured/
What we’re covering:
0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday!
1:42 – Intro to the Westchester Dolman Top
4:18 – The Westchester Dolman Top pattern + sizes
10:46 – Sizes and fabric stretch for the Westchester Dolman Top
14:16 – Choose the PDF or hardcopy pattern!
16:21 – Tools and notions for the Westchester Dolman Top
17:37 – Clip & Slide Tape Measure
19:05 – Curve Runner & Mini French Curve Ruler
22:18 – Sewing tools love! + Seam allowance on curves
23:38 – Does the Westchester Dolman Top pattern run true to size?
25:56 – The magic of stay tape! + quick demo
31:04 – Using double-sided fusible tape for hems + quick demo
35:34 – Live sew-along Q&As and calendar
37:23 – Using Stitch Witchery
37:56 – The iron I’m using
38:14 – Westchester Dolman Top sizing + fabric bundles
40:16 – Join the sew-along even if you’ve made the Westchester Dolman Top before
Products and projects mentioned:
• Order the Hard Copy sewing pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/westchester-dolman-top-hard-copy-pattern/
• Fabric for the Westchester Dolman Top: https://craftygemini.com/shop/fabric-for-westchester-dolman-top-2-yards/
• Curve Runner Tool: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curverunner/
• Curvy Mini French Curve Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curvyruler/
• 60” Clip & Slide Measuring Tape: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipslidetape/
• Stay Tapes for Knit Garments: https://craftygemini.com/?s=stay+tape&post_type=product
• Modern American Vintage Wooden Tailor’s Clappers: https://modernamericanvintage.com/collections/quilting-tools/products/clappers
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• Shop 100+ digital courses on sewing/quilting/knitting/crochet/garment sewing: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops/