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Home Sewing Patterns Gypsy Blouse Top | Dressmaking Pattern

Gypsy Blouse Top | Dressmaking Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Amanda Walker

Size

Custom

Techniques

Dressmaking

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Amanda Walker

Size

Custom

Techniques

Dressmaking

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Creating something casual and cute can still be technically satisfying, and this issue is your chance to get stuck in with shirring.

Amanda Walker’s lovely gypsy blouse, which can be worn either on or off the shoulder, uses the technique to create a versatile fitted waist that gives a snug fit for any shape, and with just two pattern pieces plus the chance to work with the charms of Broderie Anglaise and ribbon work, this sweet make is your ticket to a groovy fashion trip!

Essentials

Broderie Anglaise, 1.7m
Satin ribbon, 4m x 5mm
Reel of shirring elastic
Matching thread

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Top sewing tip

After marking out your first line of sewing, use the edge of your machine foot to keep each row of stitching an even width apart, and don’t worry if the first rows don’t gather up – the more rows you sew, the more it will gather.

Meet the designer

Ever since gaining her Diploma in Fashion, our talented designer Amanda Walker has been glued to her sewing machine, creating one-off wedding dresses and bespok