• steamer

no pattern? no problem. just use your favourite fitting tops from your closet as reference and reimagine them ~ all info below 💌 timestamps 0:00 - intro 0:12 - the original top 0:41 - deconstruct 3:01 - step 1: cut two rectangles 3:31 - step 2: fold, steam & sew the hem 4:00 - step 3: pleats! 4:31 - step 4: secure the pleats 4:58 - step 5: fold pleats flat 5:16 - step 6: bust darts 6:01 - step 7: collar & armhole 6:54 - step 8: attach front & back through shoulder 7:13 - step 9: cut, steam & sew strings 7:46 - step 10: attach strings to front and back sides 8:00 - finishing touches 8:07 - final results & thoughs 9:15 - outro measurements (example: size small) main rectangles • length: 46 cm (18 inch) • width: 36 cm (14 1/4 inch) • front collar: 12 cm (4 3/4 inch) • back collar cut: 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) • bust dart: 2 cm (3/4 inch) pleats • total pleats: 5 • pleat depth: 2 cm (3/4 inch) • pleat gap: 6 cm (2 3/8 inch) • pleat distance: 8 cm (3 1/8 inch) • total width for pleats: 46 cm (18 inch) pleats calculator: https://www.cedrontech.com/pleats/ note i.: all measurements refer to the front panel only. seam allowance not included, suggested: add 2 cm (3/4 inch) note ii.: all inch measurements are approximate my sewing tools • sewing machine (singer heavy duty 4411): https://amzn.to/45RTuTM • fabric scissors: https://amzn.to/4qm0sro • seam ripper: https://amzn.to/4r7euyu • thread snips: https://amzn.to/4rBJDde • safety pins: https://amzn.to/3NY5ihj • sewing pins: https://amzn.to/4anKBCY • measurement tape: https://amzn.to/4bAMu1k • steamer: https://amzn.to/4km3ryN (similar) socials • instagram https://www.instagram.com/elliqa • tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@elliqa • soundcloud https://www.soundcloud.com/elliqa contact business inquiries: helloclothesnbits@gmail.com thank you for watching as always ♡