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Hey everyone, Holly here! The Dove blouse hack I’m going to share with you today has resulted in my new favorite top in my closet. It’s SO good! I’m going to show you how to create a sleeveless version with cute little rectangular cap sleeves. This hack was originally done by Katie of What Katie Sews, and when Meg showed it to me I was in loooooove and knew we had to share it with you all and show you how to do it yourself. So thank you Katie for the inspiration!
Ok, so let’s get started……
Hello friends! I have another cute Dove hack to share with you today. I’ll be showing you how to change the neckline from a v-neck to a higher, rounded neck. Cute, right?! And as a bonus, I’ll also quickly show you how I did a straight hem instead of the curved hem.
The rounded neck is a pretty simple change, but does involve some pattern manipulation. In addition to changing the shape of the neckline, we will also need to alter the back so that it still fits over your head, as well as change which pieces are cut on the fold/not cut on the fold. But one way we will keep it simple is to not worry about altering the neckline facing too. Instead, I’ll show you how you will now be able to use a simple bias strip facing to finish the facing. I’m always trying to think how we can keep these hack tutorials as simple as possible so that its easy for all sewing levels! I hope that is helpful.
But anyway, I am going to keep the two hacks separate – first showing you the rounded neck from start to finish, pattern changes to sewing. And then show you the straight hem, pattern changes and sewing. So let’s just get to it!
Hi everyone, Holly here again! I’m here today with a fun Jarrah hack for you. And actually, it’s a two in one! I’ll be showing you how to lengthen the pattern to dress length (secret pajamas, anyone?), as well as alter the sleeves to voluminous bishop sleeves. Two very simple hacks that create such a different look for Jarrah! And bonus – its really cute on Mini Jarrah as well.
For the bishop sleeves, you will need to use the sleeve view with the cuffs.
For the dress length, I suppose it would work with any of the views, really. Straight hem, banded hem, even the tie hem, could all be cute as the bottom edge of a sweatshirt dress. But I personally think the curved hem works best! So that’s what I’ll be showing you today.
One more note – for this tutorial, I’m going to use Mini Jarrah for the step-by-step photos. Only because its easier to work with and photograph in the smaller scale. But just know that it is the exact same process for both the adult and mini versions. I will note anytime there is a difference in the two (just in measurements).
Ok lets just get started!
This is it, friends! The very last step on our Sudley sewalong. You’ve made it! All we have left to do is hem. And I’m going to go over everything you need to know for all versions. From short sleeves, to elastic cuff sleeves, to hemming your lining. I’ll cover all of it for you.
Let’s finish this up. shall we?
The dress version of Sudley is my absolute favorite! And today we’re going to go ahead and just about finish it up by attaching the skirt to the bodice. Bonus: if you’re making a lined dress, I’ll also show you how to attach the lining skirt as well.
Just going to keep this short and sweet so we can get right to it! Let’s go…