01 SIMPLE TOPS

€440

Relaxed fit tops

Course
64 Lessons

Are you a complete beginner in clothes-making? Or maybe you simply love wearing relaxed fit comfortable clothes?

Then this course is for you!

Learn how to design and make simple everyday clothes based on your individual measurements.

Bring your ideas into reality with this comprehensive online course.

Scroll down to see what's included!

MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION

Most wonderful course on the planet

1.1 Welcome to the course

1.2 Tools you'll need for the course

1.3 Free tools checklist from Arkdefo

1.4 Cm to Inch conversion table

1.5 How to take your measurements

MODULE 2. BOXY TOP PATTERN

2.1 What is a boxy top pattern

2.2 What is the logic behind boxy top pattern

2.3 How to make a boxy top pattern with your measurements

2.4 Understand construction of a boxy top

2.5 Making a test top to check the fit & correct the pattern

MODULE 3. DESIGN & SEW NECKLINES

3.1 How to design different necklines

3.2 Woven necklines: what is facing

3.3 How to sew a facing to the neckline

3.4 V-neck (woven fabrics)

3.5 Crew neck (knit fabrics)

3.6 V-neck (knit fabrics)

MODULE 4. DESIGN & SEW A BOXY COTTON TOP

4.1 Garment construction for a boxy top

4.2 Woven top pattern + cutting fabric

4.3 How to make a bias tape

4.4 Bias tape facing

4.5 Sewing a simple boxy top

MODULE 5. DESIGN & SEW A JERSEY T-SHIRT

5.1 Pattern for a V-neck t-shirt

5.2 How to cut jersey fabric

5.3 How to sew knits with a domestic sewing machine

5.4 How to sew a neat V-neck with jersey fabric

5.5 How to finish off a jersey top

MODULE 6. DESIGN & SEW AN OVERSIZED T-SHIRT

6.1 Draft a pattern for an oversized t-shirt

6.2 How to add a sleeve

6.3 How to sew a t-shirt neckline with the same fabric

6.4 Simple way to finish jersey hems

MODULE 7. DESIGN & SEW LONG SLEEVE BOXY TOP

7.1 How to design a pattern for a long sleeve top

7.2 Draft a pattern for a long sleeve top

7.3 How to design a boat neckline

7.4 How to adjust your pattern to the cut of fabric you have

7.5 How to work with striped fabrics

7.6 How to cut & sew striped fabric

MODULE 8. DESIGN & SEW A HOODIE

8.1 How to design a hoodie

8.2 How to design a pattern with raglan sleeve

8.3 How to make a pattern for a hood

8.4 How to sew a hood

8.5 How to sew a pretty hood-lace-hole

8.6 How to sew a lined hood

8.7 How to attach a hood to the neckline

8.8 How to sew cuffs to a hoodie

MODULE 9. DESIGN & SEW A KIMONO

9.1 How to make a kimono pattern

9.2 How to make a pattern for kimono facing

9.3 How to sew facing to the kimono opening

9.4 How to sew a jersey cardigan

MODULE 10. DESIGN & SEW A BOXY SHIRT

10.1 How to make a top pattern with a button stand

10.2 How to make a straight-band collar pattern

10.3 How to make a pattern for a long boxy shirt with slits

10.4 How to sew a collar to the shirt

10.5 How to sew facings to the curvy hem

10.6 How to add shoulder straps to a sleeve

10.7 Sewing side seams, facings, button stands and a collar

10.8 Finishing sleeves with the bias tape

10.9 Sewing button-holes & buttons

MODULE 11. DESIGN A SEW A ZIPPED JACKET

11.1 Making a pattern for a hooded parka

11.2 French seams for waxed cotton jacket

11.3 Adding pockets to the lined jacket

11.4 Inserting a zip into the lined jacket

11.5 Connecting lining to the to jacket

11.6 Making a lined hood with buttons

11.7 Connecting a hood to the parka