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In this post I will be sharing with you how to make a maxi top and palazzo trousers made with crepe adire fabrics.
Materials Needed
- 4 yards crepe adire
- 1 yard elastic
- < ½ yard paper stay
- Hemming gum
- Matching thread
Measurements (Maxi Top)
- Shoulder 16"
- Bust 46"
- Under bust 36"
- Bust line 16"
- Half length 20"
- Waist 44"
- Top length 44"
- Sleeve length 20"
- Round sleeve 28"
Measurement (Palazzo Trousers)
- Waist 44"
- Hip 48"
- Lap 30"
- Kneel length 21"
- Round kneel 22"
- Trouser length 44"
Step by Step
- We will start by folding the fabric into two with right sides facing each other, then fold 1.5". This is for the overlap buttons.
- When the 1.5" is opened up it will give you 3". Fold the 1.5" from top to bottom and secure with your pin.
- Kindly note that all measurements that will be taken afterwards will be taken after the 1.5".
- Let's take the measurements for the maxi top by marking the shoulder measurement of 16" divided by 2 which is 8" on the folded edge.
- Then, from the 8", add another 16" as this is a cut together sleeve. The widness of the sleeve is 14" because we want it to be really big.
- Now, go down 14" from the shoulder line to mark the bust line, then 20" for the half length and 44" for the top length.
- Then at the bustline of 16", mark 42" divided by 4 which is 10.5", then add extra 4". This is because it is a maxi dress, we need it to be very free.
- Now, at the under bust mark 36" divided by 4 which is 9" and add 4" seam allowance. Also, at the waist line of 20", mark 44" divided by 4 which is 11", add extra 4" too.
- The next step is to connect the markings of the bust, under bust and waist using your freehand.
- The length of the top is 44" and it has a little curve at the down, the middle will be longer, so the line won't be straight, give it a C-curve.
- Also, from the shoulder line, mark the neckline width 2.5 and depth 2.5 - this is because it will have a collar.
- Then cut the front and back piece separately, making sure that the depth of the back neck is 1" deeper.
- Next, sew the side seams from the undearm down to the hem and be sure to the weave the edges. Most times, I weave after cutting before I sew the fabrics together.
- Then, fold the hemline inside making use of hemming gum and give it a good press with a warm iron.
- Now, for the palazzo trousers, fold your fabric and mark the full length of 44" and add 2" for hemming and seam allowance.
- Then from the top edge of the fabric, mark the waist 44" divided by 4 which is 11", and add 2" seam allowance.
- For the crotch we are using a length of 13", at the crotch line take 12.5" and take another 2.5" making 15". So, take 15" from the crotch to the bottom of the trouser. Use this to create your crotch curve and cut.
- Use your front piece to cut the back piece.
- Cut both the front and back pieces of the trouser.
- Next, sew the crotch lines of front and back pieces separately, then attach them at the inner leg and outer leg seams.
- To create the waistband, cut some fabric and insert some elastic, then hem the bottom of the trouser using hemming gum for a neat finishing.
- Using your pressing iron give all the seams a good press and try out the top and trouser to check if there's any adjustments needed.
Thanks for reading and see you in my next one.
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