Sew a Cordyline Top by Fancy Tiger

Intermediate | 37 min 24 sec

Introduction
Overview01:17

Materials
Materials00:53

Construct Top
Selecting size and creating paper pattern05:12
Cutting out pattern pieces03:22
Constructing sleeves09:21
Gathering The Yoke08:33
Attaching the yoke06:16

Finish Top
Hem and finish top02:30

Taught by Fancy Tiger

Buy For $19.95

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Formerly known as the "Sailor Top" and now called "Cordyline", this beloved wardrobe classic has been revamped and updated for more inclusive sizing, fitting bust-sizes between 32" - 56". Designers Jaime and Amber from Fancy Tiger Crafts take you step-by-step through this iconic top, which works up beautifully in light to medium-weight woven fabrics. Cordyline is fabulously wearable and is a great skill-builder for the advanced-beginner sewist. In this class, learn how to make a gathered yoke, insert raglan sleeves, and hem raw edges, along with other useful techniques. Be sure to download the included pattern and you’ll be whipping up this sassy staple in no time

Here’s what you’ll need:

Light to medium-weight woven fabric: yardage depends on size and fabric width – see pattern PDF (below) for requirements
Thread in matching color
Tape, for taping paper pattern pieces together
Paper scissors, for cutting out paper pattern pieces
Fabric shears
Pinking shears
Pins
Measuring tape
Thread snips
Sewing gauge
Chalk
Sewing machine
Ironing board
Iron
Sleeve board (optional)
Swedish tracing paper (optional)

Downloads:

Download Materials List CordylineTop_ClassPDF.pdf

Learn how to:

Assemble the pattern and cut out pieces
Create a gathered neckline
Make sleeve and neck facings
Create a hem

What you’ll get:

Detailed class by the well-known design team of Fancy Tiger on how to make your own sailor top
7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Step-by-step instruction and a downloadable PDF pattern included - $16 value
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students