{"id":57300,"date":"2021-07-25T07:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T11:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=57300"},"modified":"2021-07-24T18:36:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-24T22:36:37","slug":"peplum-summer-top-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/peplum-summer-top-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"A Peplum Summer Top Named Capri &#8211; Free Pattern"},"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\/2019\/06\/4-3.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57437 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-100x150.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\/2019\/06\/4-3.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm calling this peplum summer top &#8211; Capri, I'll explain the name in a little while.&nbsp; It is one of my key projects for this summer. Why? Because it's very easy to make and, above all, a must-have part of your wardrobe if you are above your ideal weight, like me..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57444 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The peplum, originally worn around the hips, is a practice that goes back to the ancient Greeks, around 500 BC.&nbsp; Since then it has been known as a piece of extra fabric that is attached to the waistline of a top, skirt, or dress.&nbsp; The peplum flares out and down towards the hips and creates the silhouette of a cinched waist.&nbsp; It accentuates a woman\u2019s curves to give the illusion of an hourglass figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57445 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The peplum resurfaced on the first collection of the great <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dior.com\/couture\/en_hk\/the-house-of-dior\/the-story-of-dior\/the-new-look-revolution\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Dior in 1947<\/a> used widely in films after WW2.&nbsp; It was a key detail in the '80s and '90s and still favored most notably by the royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57443 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, this is an easy pattern to work with and an easy summer top to make.&nbsp; This top is perfect for summer wear as it has pleats that lay over the belly making that area not bulge.&nbsp; It's a semi-fitted top so it is ideal that you choose a fabric that is made with natural fibers.&nbsp; Since it is a summer top we can make it with or without sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57442 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 670px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 670\/670;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-57442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2.jpg 670w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The sleeves are <strong>not<\/strong> included in this tutorial.&nbsp; I will be adding the sleeves in a separate tutorial I will be posting this week, so you haven't got long to wait.&nbsp; This tutorial on adding sleeves will also work for the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-top-pattern-easy-sewing-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Top Pattern<\/a> we published.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were a lot of requests for sleeves so I want to show you how to add them to pretty much any top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xaCDGFeYc7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-top-pattern-easy-sewing-project\/\">Summer Top Pattern, An Easy Two Hour Project Named Tina<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Summer Top Pattern, An Easy Two Hour Project Named Tina&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/summer-top-pattern-easy-sewing-project\/embed\/#?secret=xaCDGFeYc7\" data-secret=\"xaCDGFeYc7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This top has an invisible zipper.&nbsp; It has pleats around the hips making the peplum lay flatter on your body.&nbsp; Plus bust and waist darts to enhance your figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1.5 yards of Satin, silk, linen, cotton sateen and soft jeans fabric<\/li><li>14&#8243; (35cm) invisible zipper<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Fusible interfacing<\/a> to match the thickness of the fabric<\/li><li>Bias tape<\/li><li>Thread to match<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Invisible zipper foot<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sewing machine<\/a><\/li><li>Overlocker<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xmqNO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pressing tailor's ham<\/a> (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have used satin polyester for my muslin.&nbsp; I have to say this is a horrible fabric to work with.&nbsp; The weave is tight and the use of a very thin needle (size 70) is a must. I am going to settle for a cotton sateen or raw silk for a cocktail look and a cotton batiste or linen for a more casual look.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some recommendations of suitable materials you can source from Fabric.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70361 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70361\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70360 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70360\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70362 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70362\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-8.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70359 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70359\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill Level: Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As patterns go, this is a relatively easy pattern, and an easy peplum summer top to make.&nbsp; As long as you know the basics, and a straightforward top to sew.&nbsp; Knowledge of tracing, sewing, and understitching a facing, sewing an invisible zipper, making a small hem, and applying bias tape are indispensable skills in order to succeed in making this top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall, I put it at an intermediate level.<\/strong><\/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>Size<\/td><td>Bust<\/td><td>Waist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>36 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>30&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>38&#8243;<\/td><td>31 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>39 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>33&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>41&#8243;<\/td><td>34 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>42 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>36&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>44&#8243;<\/td><td>37 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>45 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>39&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/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\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57313 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-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\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to continue to use the new Payhip webstore to distribute our patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you now have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help is keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/756e' class='big-button bigpurple' target=\"_blank\">Download the FREE Pattern HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Sew Your Peplum Summer Top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I will strongly suggest you make a muslin before cutting your fashion fabric.&nbsp; Choose a size leaving at least 1 1\/4&#8243; (3cm) of ease allowance.&nbsp; Please take note that there is <strong>no sewing allowance applied in the pattern.&nbsp; <\/strong>Add as much as you would like, my suggestion is that if you are using a fabric that ravels easy use a seam allowance that is&nbsp; 5\/8&#8243; (1.5cm).&nbsp; For any other fabric use a 3\/8&#8243; (1cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally you would sew the darts, the two backs, sew the zipper, then sew the front and back together.&nbsp; But, the zipper is ending two inches after the waist and into the peplum which means we need to sew the zipper after sewing the peplum to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: Sew The Darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-500x387.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57400 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-500x387.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3.jpg 549w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/387;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-500x387.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-500x387.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-7-3.jpg 549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewing a perfect dart is a matter of practice. After sewing the darts you need to iron preferably using a sewing ham.&nbsp; If you do not have a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pressing-tools-use-favorite-ones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tailor's pressing ham<\/a>, use a rolled towel to make a bump that can smooth out the end of the darts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Make The Facing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace the back facing and neck facing marked in the pattern and add the seam allowance.&nbsp; Make an additional armhole facing if you are making this peplum summer top sleeveless.<\/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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57408 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-150x113.jpeg 150w\" 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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4175-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> to the fabric.<\/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\/2019\/06\/3jpg-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57410 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg.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\/2019\/06\/3jpg-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3jpg.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=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57411 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1.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\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-1-1.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=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57413 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.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\/2019\/06\/4-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the facing pattern on top of the fabric and cut the facing. Pin the back facings- to the front facings-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and sew at your chosen seam allowance. Put aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Sew The Front And Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong sides together sew the bodice at the shoulders and sides. Make sure the dart is folded down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57416 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg.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\/378;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ajpg.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four: Sew The Peplum To The Bodice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-57407 size-large\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57407 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2.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\/2019\/06\/1-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Wrong side view<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern will have some arrows that will direct you on how to fold the pleats.&nbsp; Make the pleats and pin them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-57409 size-large\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57409 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.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\/2019\/06\/2-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Front side view<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at the back pin the peplum to the bodice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start pinning at the left side<\/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\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57417 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/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\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And then at the right side-<\/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\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57418 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/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\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>making sure the center of the peplum matches the middle.<\/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\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57419 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-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\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew at your chosen seam allowance.&nbsp; In my case 5\/8&#8243;.<\/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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57421 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-150x113.jpeg 150w\" 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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4172-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five:&nbsp; Sew The Zipper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"418\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57424 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8.jpg 359w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8-129x150.jpg 129w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 359px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 359\/418;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8.jpg 359w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-8-129x150.jpg 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57423 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-150x113.jpeg 150w\" 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\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_4176-150x113.jpeg 150w\" 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=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57426 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-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\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut two strips of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> 16&#8243; long and 1&#8243; wide.&nbsp; Fuse the interfacing where the zipper is going to be placed.  If you need a reminder or want to know a few easy tricks on how to sew an invisible zipper have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-an-invisible-zipper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this tutorial.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QGAV1aLAjG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-an-invisible-zipper\/\">How to sew an invisible zipper &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to sew an invisible zipper &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-an-invisible-zipper\/embed\/#?secret=QGAV1aLAjG\" data-secret=\"QGAV1aLAjG\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six: Sew The Facing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Match and Pin the facing at the shoulder seams with all seam allowances open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-57425 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56.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\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-57425\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/So-Sew-Easy.com-18.39.56.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the facing and topstitch at 1\/8&#8243; from the seam. Iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Seven: Sew The Hem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the hem using any of the following ways in <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/hem-sheer-or-lightweight-fabrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this tutorial.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rFKW4jqbXo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/hem-sheer-or-lightweight-fabrics\/\">How to Hem Sheer or Lightweight Fabrics<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Hem Sheer or Lightweight Fabrics&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/hem-sheer-or-lightweight-fabrics\/embed\/#?secret=rFKW4jqbXo\" data-secret=\"rFKW4jqbXo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Eight: Finishing The Armhole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to finish the armhole.&nbsp; My favorite is to add a contrasting bias tape color to the armhole.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/use-bias-tape-neckline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here<\/a> are the detailed instructions on how to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xKJR7PCZoe\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/use-bias-tape-neckline\/\">Use Bias Tape for a Neckline or Arm Hole Facing<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Use Bias Tape for a Neckline or Arm Hole Facing&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/use-bias-tape-neckline\/embed\/#?secret=xKJR7PCZoe\" data-secret=\"xKJR7PCZoe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other method is to make the facing from the pattern and <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understitching-facing-neckline-lining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">understitching a facing so it lay flat.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am on my way to Italy, and it is summer, so I'll definitely be using this top (definitely made in cotton or a linen\/silk combination).&nbsp; I will be hunting for fabrics in Rome and hopefully taking you with me this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I added the sleeves as an afterthought, and I know many of you are going to ask me about it.&nbsp; The tutorial on how to do this is coming out next week so don't worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in touch and leave me your thoughts, questions, suggestions and why not &#8230;criticisms, in the comments section below. I do read them all and I remember most of the frequent commenters.&nbsp; To those of you who kindly donate when downloading the pattern, know that I really appreciate your support.&nbsp; I have all the donators in a special VIP list, and later in the year we'll have a surprise for you, I think you'll enjoy it.&nbsp; Until next time! Happy Sewing!<\/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=\"recycling old placemats\" 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=\"recycling old placemats\" 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\/2019\/06\/5.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57438 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-100x150.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\/2019\/06\/5.jpg\" alt=\"peplum summer top\" class=\"wp-image-57438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode146Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m calling this peplum summer top &#8211; Capri, I&#8217;ll explain the name in a little while.&nbsp; It is one of my key projects for this summer. 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