{"id":14417,"date":"2015-02-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14417"},"modified":"2017-11-15T04:17:19","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T09:17:19","slug":"free-crossover-top-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-crossover-top-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Free crossover top pattern &#8211; with a difference!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15449 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"668\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/668;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Featured1-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>As you know, every month I like to offer up a new free sewing pattern. But so many people have been asking me recently about how I make the patterns, how they can make their own, and how they can adjust patterns to fit them better or slightly change the style, that I thought a change was in order for this month.<\/p>\n<p>So the free pattern for February is one you already have, and might already have downloaded and sewn. \u00a0What? \u00a0Stay with me, because we are going to do something very interesting this month that will change one pattern into something completely different.<\/p>\n<h2>Why learn more about sewing patterns?<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding how a pattern works, how it is created and can be manipulated is a really important skill for sewing your own clothes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It helps you take a simple pattern and add your style to it.<\/li>\n<li>It helps you understand sizing and see where you may need to make alterations.<\/li>\n<li>It helps you when you need to alter a commercial pattern for fitting.<\/li>\n<li>It can help you to create your own custom patterns.<\/li>\n<li>You can create a pattern in your custom size for the perfect fit when you sew it again next time.<\/li>\n<li>You can create a whole wardrobe of styles from just a handful of patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15450 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-077b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Starting with the On A Roll T-Shirt Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>If you don't already have it in your pattern library, download the On A Roll T-Shirt pattern here.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-94557\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-9455 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"9455\" data-trackid=\"9455\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the On a Roll T-shirt pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>As usual, to make downloading easy and reliable, the pattern is hosted in my design account with Payhip. If you don\u2019t already have an account, you will need to sign up to download, but don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s free, quick and easy. Add the pattern to your cart, and then checkout \u2013 no payment\/address details etc needed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rolltshirt\" style=\"\" >Download from here<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Print out the pattern, assemble it and cut out the pattern in your size and now we are ready to get started.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to take this pattern from <em>this to this<\/em> &#8211;&gt; \u00a0and I'll show you step by step how to do it. \u00a0Honestly, its easier than you might think.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15448 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-500x354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-150x106.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/460;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-500x354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/This-to-this-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the first video we will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a horizontal contrast band<\/li>\n<li>Creating a crossover bodice<\/li>\n<li>Adding pleats to the bodice<\/li>\n<li>Adding pleats or gathers to the lower section<\/li>\n<li>All in the places where YOU want or need them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0How to create your own crossover top pattern<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kIZcFsNPj_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>In this second video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Putting it all together<\/li>\n<li>Easing larger pieces into the central band<\/li>\n<li>Sewing the pleats<\/li>\n<li>Gathering the bottom<\/li>\n<li>Finishing the top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ug3lVHdtk48?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References covered in the videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"On a Roll T-shirt \u2013 free sewing pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/on-a-roll-t-shirt-pattern\/\">Original On A Roll T-Shirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to use a twin needle\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-use-a-twin-needle\/\">Fusible Knit Stay Tape and using a Twin Needle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Quick and easy gathering with Dental Floss!\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-gathering-with-dental-floss\/\">How to gather with Dental Floss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Introducing the new sewing forum\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/new-sewing-forum\/\">The So Sew Easy Forum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15451 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"669\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-486x650.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/669;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b.jpg\" alt=\"crossover top pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-486x650.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Sewing-various-086b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Tweaking the design and fit<\/h2>\n<p>Having completed my top, there are a few small tweaks I would make to this pattern if I was to sew it again and get it just as I wanted it. \u00a0I would:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>take the central band up another inch or maybe and inch and a half to fit closer under the bust<\/li>\n<li>make the central band 1\/2 inch narrower<\/li>\n<li>add a few extra gathers to center front to give it just a bit more volume under the band<\/li>\n<li>add on an inch or two to the length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then I would have the perfect pattern I could sew time and time again.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-94558\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-9455 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"9455\" data-trackid=\"9455\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/On-a-roll-3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the On a Roll T-shirt pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>As usual, to make downloading easy and reliable, the pattern is hosted in my design account with Payhip. If you don\u2019t already have an account, you will need to sign up to download, but don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s free, quick and easy. Add the pattern to your cart, and then checkout \u2013 no payment\/address details etc needed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rolltshirt\" style=\"\" >Download from here<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Other projects and patterns you can try<\/h2>\n<p>If you have enjoyed learning more about pattern hacking, you may also love the tutorials on how to draw up your own custom fit patterns for leggings and for a straight skirt. Understanding the principles behind the fit on these patterns can really help you achieve a better fit in everything that you sew. \u00a0Having a custom-fit pattern also makes it very quick to sew up a new garment in exactly the right size any time you want, knowing no alterations are needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/leggings-pattern-tutorial\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5680 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Leggings-photos-001-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How to draft your own custom leggings pattern and sew leggings from So Sew Easy. Once the pattern is done, the sewing is so quick and easy, I'll be making lots of these in all sorts of fabrics!\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5680\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Leggings-photos-001-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How to draft your own custom leggings pattern and sew leggings from So Sew Easy. Once the pattern is done, the sewing is so quick and easy, I'll be making lots of these in all sorts of fabrics!\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-skirt-pattern-and-seam-allowances\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3894 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sew A Skirt. Beginners tutorial series covers fabric, patterns, cutting out, darts, zipper, lining, hems and more. You can totally learn to sew from this set of tutorials - from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3894 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Sew A Skirt. Beginners tutorial series covers fabric, patterns, cutting out, darts, zipper, lining, hems and more. You can totally learn to sew from this set of tutorials - from So Sew Easy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Skirt-sew-a-long.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a title=\"Leggings Pattern and tutorial\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/leggings-pattern-tutorial\/\">Custom Fit Leggings<\/a> and the <a title=\"The skirt pattern, ease and seam allowances \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-skirt-pattern-and-seam-allowances\/\">Sew a Skirt Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also check out these classes on Craftsy about how to take one pattern and make it into variations, all while keeping the same great fit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?B=624848&u=1217208 &M=29190&urllink=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15304 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1.jpg\" alt=\"payment (1)\" width=\"293\" height=\"166\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1.jpg 293w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1-150x85.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 293px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 293\/166;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15304\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1.jpg\" alt=\"payment (1)\" width=\"293\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1.jpg 293w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-1-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?B=513651&u=1217208 &M=29190&urllink=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15305 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment.jpg\" alt=\"payment\" width=\"293\" height=\"166\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment.jpg 293w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/payment-150x85.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 293px; 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