FREE Top Sewing Tutorial- Basalie Pattern by Tiana's Closet.

[@MiddleEastMilli]

I love you doing these other FREE fashion sew ups! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@eloiseezra5194]

You’re so welcome!! I love finding good free patterns!

[@tb1670]

I copied off that pattern because it’s so cute and versatile. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@eloiseezra5194]

You’re welcome 😊

[@victoriasmeltzer9284]

Thank you for sharing the step by step tutorial for this! It is going to be so helpful to have your video as a resource as I get the courage to tackle my first piece of clothing 😊

[@eloiseezra5194]

You are so welcome!

[@kerrygirl2003]

Ty for the tutorial ❤

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

It's adorable and looks super comfy. I like that you showed us the yoke lining in case I want to get fancy and make it lined lace and cotton lace sleeves.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you! 😊

[@onlyyours725]

I love your channel. I can watch how you bring the pattern together, and it really helps. Thank you for the fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable content. With mistakes and how to overcome them. ❤️❤️❤️

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you so much!! this comment made my day!! I just want to share my love for sewing with everyone!

[@gailh3048]

That looks super cute on you.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you!!

[@maureencapobianco3596]

It looks like such a nice pattern. Thanks for sharing!

[@eloiseezra5194]

You’re welcome 😊

[@patriciaharperbarnes1780]

Thanks,for sharing the free top! It’s so cute on you!

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you!

[@jbartrug574]

I just looked at their website. Wow. Great free patterns. It looked like something for everyone on that website. I’m going to be busy for awhile. Love it❤

[@eloiseezra5194]

Yes it a good one! I already have a few others I want to try!

[@marinadi532]

love this Top and thanks for the tutorial ❤Also do you have tutorial for the GINA puffed sleeve blouse from Tiana's closet?

[@eloiseezra5194]

You are so welcome!! I do not. I will have to look into that pattern ❤️

[@eloiseezra5194]

OH goodness I just looked at it and it's gorgeous! I think I need to make it ASAP!

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

If you don’t mind me asking what size did you choose. My bust puts me in a 3xl but pieces look huge when printed thank you too is beautiful!!

[@annieruth324]

I had so much fun sewing up this pattern. However - the sizing wasn’t an “off the rack” size match for me. I am an L/XL off the rack - but the measurement chart for this pattern put me in a 3X for bust and waist and a 5X for hips!!!! I went with the 3X and it fit really well. I am now in the process of sewing a mock-up of the Candice Babydoll Dress! I would love to see you do a tutorial if that - it seems pretty clear and easy! ❤

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

How did your top come out with the sizing you chose ?

[@annieruth324]

@@kimberlyhashagen5621 the 3x fit me like an xl off the rack would - my measurements are B-43 W-41 H-44 ❤️ and I LOVED THE BABYDOLL DRESS!!!! I made it out of a vintage 60s style bedsheet ! Wish I could send a pic

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

@@annieruth324 thank you me bust 41 w 33 h37. I usually try to fit bust and gras down a bit so considering your measurements I think I’ll stay with the 3xl and make a Muslin. I bet the dress is beautiful! I use sheets from my thrift patterns I make. Some come out so well with the sheets that I actually end up using them as my ready-to-wear lol thanks for the response.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thanks for this comment! It’s so helpful to hear from different sizes and the experience they had with the pattern. Sometimes there are a lot of inconsistencies in FREE patterns when it comes to different sizes. I feel like they don’t get throughly tested. 😔

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

I ended up cutting the xl after really looking at pieces. The top came out really pretty. I did take in the sides about an inch so think I will size down one more. It really is a nice top with a lot of ease so take that into consideration when choosing a size. Thank you so much for your time and effort on this channel .

[@jbartrug574]

So cute. Looks great for summer. Great idea on the hook and eye. I have one question, why do you sew and serge seams on woven material? I’ve never understood that.

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you and great question. When you sew woven with a sewing machine the raw edges can sometimes unravel as you wear it. It’s good to use pinking shears, or finish the raw edges. I find it a lot easier to use the serger to finish the raw edges. It’s a quick swipe and I’m done ♥️

[@annieruth324]

Sewing allows me to get a more accurate seam allowance and also allows me an easier fix if I have to seam rip mistakes. Then I surge for the raw edges. But the sewing machine gets my seams accurate if that makes sense.

[@jbartrug574]

@@annieruth324 yes Annie that does. Thank you.

[@eloiseezra5194]

@@annieruth324 yes this is exactly what I do with woven. sewing machine first and then finish with the serger.

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

We used to serge or zigzag the edges of the pieces before we ever sewed a straight stitch, of the pieces together. Then we'd press open the seams. I learned to do this in the theater costume shop in college. This allowed us to alter the garments for different actors for another show. But I thought it was such a good idea that I continue to do it for my sewing. And since I'm 61 now and I have garments that I made 30 and 40 years ago, I'm glad that during my mama years, I could take out the bodices of the appropriate favorites and then take them in again later as I got back down to my size. I guess the good thing about using quality fabrics and construction is you get to enjoy your handiwork for decades. Especially helpful if you are like me and like to wear classic, feminine styles that really don't go out of style. Happy sewing everyone!!! 😀❤️❤️❤️

[@proudasiangirl576]

Hi Deanna, for future videos is there a way for you to adjust your auto focus? The lens keeps going in/out of focus. Thanks!

[@eloiseezra5194]

I do need to fix that! And also try to stay out of the way so the camera focuses on the actual sew 🤦🏻‍♀️🥴

[@sylviedeschesnes3983]

it's very sad i can't not get the pattern

[@eloiseezra5194]

Oh no, what issues are you having?

[@analuisamom]

I could not open it on Adobe R… how did you do it? Thanks. Ps. It shows me another app

[@eloiseezra5194]

I used adobe acrobat reader and it worked for me. what browser are you using?

[@TraceyMarsden-m7v]

I’ve chosen to make large how do I print out large only

[@TraceyMarsden-m7v]

Thankyou ❤

[@samandjosie4560]

@@TraceyMarsden-m7v when you open the pattern in pdf, on the left side you will see layers. Uncheck the ones you don't want to print , just leaving the large, print at 100%

[@eloiseezra5194]

Thank you for this helpful comment! ♥️

[@tlt43]

How did you determine how much fabric you need for the pattern? I don't see the fabric requirements on her site, or did I miss it. Thank you.

[@eloiseezra5194]

I used fabric I had in my stash but if I needed to figure it out I would put the pattern together and measure it out if the pattern didn’t have a chart 😔

[@proudasiangirl576]

I really don't like dealing with that placket opening in the back. How would you suggest that I modify the pattern withOUT the placket altogether?

[@eloiseezra5194]

I actually think the neck is pretty wide so I would maybe just widen it out a little bit more. Sort of like a boatneck and omit the placket!

[@proudasiangirl576]

@@eloiseezra5194 OK, good idea. I also saw the same pattern with a V neck option. I think I may like that better, personally. The currently neckline feels intrusive, all the way up to the neck. Also, a knit fabric may offer more give (especially putting on the pull over). Do you think a knit would work as well as woven?

[@christienjanson3967]

Nice pattern, I'd like to try it. But why should I give my credit card info to make an account?

[@eloiseezra5194]

I did not have to do that! Please don’t enter your cc info! You should be able to download it without it

[@christienjanson3967]

I managed to download the pattern without any trouble 😄. The top turned out really well!!

[@seanandchrissy]

The back placket step confuses the heck out of me. That’s also right when the lens goes out of focus and the speed picks up. Ack!

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

Oops sorry just watched second time and heard you say medium