{"id":42177,"date":"2021-01-31T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=42177"},"modified":"2021-01-30T16:31:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T21:31:28","slug":"batwing-sweater-top-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batwing-sweater-top-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Batwing Sweater Top FREE Pattern &#8211; Cosy Outfit For Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42421 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42178 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Batwing Sweater Top Pattern comes in sizes S to 3XL and can be made using a serger only.&nbsp; It is a super easy outfit to sew and even easier to wear.&nbsp; My preference would be&nbsp;stockings and high boots if worn as a mini dress.&nbsp; Leggings and <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fur-boots-glamourous-christmas-morning-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fur slipper boots<\/a> would be my outfit at home with a book and a cup of tea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am heading off to Tokyo, in the middle of winter. Yes, this is me, why do things easy when you can complicate your life by adding freezing temperatures?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, I have not experienced winter or snow, since&#8230;.. come to think of it it was Japan the last time seven years ago.&nbsp; This will be my first time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e2164.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo City<\/a> and I will (of course) be looking for fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42419 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7945-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching&nbsp;in my closet for winter clothing, I came to the realization that I do not have any winter clothing from this decade. Ouchhh! This pattern is from the 90's, Inspired by the movie Flash Dance and worn again in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decade is almost over and the good thing is fashion just keeps coming back over and over.&nbsp; All you have to do is wait long enough to be able to wear the same clothes again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Level:  Basic Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42418 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_7947-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So what to wear that's warm and will hide a few extra kilos? This is it&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;2 to 2 1\/2 yards of sweater or knit fabric (amount will depend on the width of the fabric)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/ballpoint_needle\" title=\"Amazon.com: Schmetz Ball Point Machine Needle Assortment\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Ballpoint needle<\/a> Size 80 or 90<\/li><li>Thread to match the fabric<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Suggestions from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n<center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/widget-5a5b1b098321080b997fadfd-7948432?target=_top&mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Print the pattern using <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Reader<\/a> in Landscape mode, and actual size.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-4242814\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-42428 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"42428\" data-trackid=\"42428\" 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\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for the Batwing Sweater Top from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/batwing_sweater\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42396 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have not made all the marks on the pattern, (yes! I do make some mistakes from time to time..) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the hips ribbing cut TWO ON THE FOLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the neck ribbing CUT ONE on the fold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do trace the other side of the sweater pattern to avoid forgetting to fold the fabric.  Knits and especially sweater knits should be cut in one layer so it is best to trace the other side of the patterns and marked on the fold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Width<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hips<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wrist<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>S<\/strong><\/td><td>52&#8243;<\/td><td>22 3\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>37&#8243;<\/td><td>7&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>M<\/strong><\/td><td>52 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>23&#8243;<\/td><td>39&#8243;<\/td><td>7 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>L<\/strong><\/td><td>53&#8243;<\/td><td>23 1\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>41&#8243;<\/td><td>8&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>XL<\/strong><\/td><td>52 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>23 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>43&#8243;<\/td><td>8 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2XL<\/strong><\/td><td>54 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>24&#8243;<\/td><td>45 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>9 3\/8&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3XL<\/strong><\/td><td>55 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>25&#8243;<\/td><td>47 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>10.2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Sew The Batwing Sweater Top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42399 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sew the batwing sweater top using only a serger if you have one.&nbsp; If you don't have one you can use a normal sewing machine but first, do a scrap test, this is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to find out if the tension, size of the stitch, and the thread quality are correct for your fabric with your sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my best tips to navigate sewing a sweater fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Decrease the tension, think knit fabrics require less tension than thin knits.<\/li><li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/teflon_foot\" title=\"Amazon.com: Distinctive Non-Stick Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer*, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More!\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Teflon foot<\/a> (if you have one) on your sewing machine to help the fabric glide easier under the foot.<\/li><li>If your fabric is waving at the seams you will have to place a strip of 2&#8243; wide of thin paper under the fabric to help the fabric glide easier.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find it useful to review this helpful tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/introduction-sewing-sweater-knits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing Sweater Knits<\/a> before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"sewing sweater knits\" class=\"wp-image-27033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"sewing sweater knits\" class=\"wp-image-27033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/so-sew-easy.com_.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/introduction-sewing-sweater-knits\/' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Read Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Step One:&nbsp; Sew The Shoulders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a wavy stretchable stitch, or a serger sew the whole project at 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your machine has an overcasting stitch, overcast the edge of the fabric to prevent the fabric from raveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a seam reaper to help feed the fabric under the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42402 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-500x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42392 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-500x319.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1.jpg 528w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/319;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-500x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-500x319.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/a-1.jpg 528w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the front and back pieces print sides together.&nbsp; Sew at 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Sew the sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42393 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg.jpg 535w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/308;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1jpg.jpg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides at 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Sew The Hips Ribbing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great alternative here would be a ribbing fabric in a contrasting color.&nbsp; This would give the top\/minidress a hip look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the two pieces print sides together and sew the sides at 3\/8&#8242; (1cm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"295\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-500x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42184 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-500x295.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing.jpg 562w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/295;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-500x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-500x295.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ribbing.jpg 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the ribbing print\/right side out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the ribbing in half.&nbsp; You should have a band with double layers now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-500x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42186 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/335;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-500x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-500x335.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-5.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"363\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-500x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42387 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-500x363.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1.jpg 526w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/363;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-500x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-500x363.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-6-1.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have made the hips ribbing you will sew it to the bottom of the top\/mini dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42411 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8038-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four:&nbsp; Sew The Neckline Ribbing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is done exactly as the hips ribbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the strip of fabric prints sides together. Fold the ribbing lengthwise and sew to the neck area at 3\/8&#8243;.&nbsp; This is of course optional.&nbsp; You can just serge the neckline and leave it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42414 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8019-copy.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42413 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8027-copy.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: Hemming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two places where you will serge, at the neckline if you have chosen not to add the ribbing there, and at the wrists.&nbsp; If this finish does not please you turn the hem 3\/8&#8243; and stitch&nbsp;with a small zigzag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing this top is easy, stocking, thermal leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans are all perfect choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to wear the top:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42188 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_756651106-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pregnant lady.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42201 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shutterstock_71943064-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Biker Chick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42202 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cafe girl:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-500x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42191 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-500x532.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-141x150.jpg 141w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8.jpg 556w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/532;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-500x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-500x532.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8-141x150.jpg 141w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Untitled-8.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how I am planning to&nbsp;wear it. (maybe)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am missing the hat, the leggings, and the boots.&nbsp; Maybe I will have to rethink this outfit. I better get back to sewing&#8230;Until next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1.jpg\" alt=\"batwing sweater top\" class=\"wp-image-42420 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; 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It is a super easy outfit to sew and even easier to wear.&nbsp; My preference would be&nbsp;stockings and high boots if worn as a mini dress.&nbsp; Leggings and fur slipper boots \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batwing-sweater-top-pattern\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":42421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[93,8,13262,62,76,4,13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42177"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42177"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68249,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42177\/revisions\/68249"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}