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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.
Featuring sweet cap sleeves that are incorporated into the main front and back pattern pieces, plus a simple button closure on the back, this flattering top promises to be an easy and speedy make! Designed by Julia Claridge, the simple silhouette has added detail through the lace fabric selvedge, which has been cleverly used here for the hem of the top. For a professional result, use bias binding to finish the inside of the sleeves.
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Apply interfacing to the reverse of all the facing pieces. Stitch each end of the front neck facing piece to a back neck facing piece, right sides together. Fold the button loop strip in half lengthways, right sides together, pin, then sew along the raw long edge with a 5mm seam allowance. Turn right sides out, then press.
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Neaten the raw edges of each back piece at the centre-back, side and shoulder seams. Join the pieces at the centre-back, up to the upper notch. Neaten the raw edges, then stitch the bust darts in the front piece.
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Join the front and back pieces at the shoulder seams, right sides together. Check the button loop is long enough for the button, including the 1.5cm seam allowance. With raw edges matched, pin the loop 1.5cm below the raw neck edge, then stitch.
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With right sides together, pin the neck facing to the neck edge, matching the seams. Fold the centre-back seam to expose the stitching, then pin so that the seam lines are aligned. Stitch the neck facing, starting at one side of the back opening and finishing at the other. Trim the seam allowance, clip the curves, then turn the facing to the inside.
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