3 WIDE strap tops (Bra Friendly). FREE pattern. Adapting coverage. Wide strap maxi (Peppermint).

[@alexandrawellington8028]

great top for those humid days of summer xxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yup! And winter for me. It’s been HOT.

[@jeannestark2434]

Karina I loved all the cameos you look so nice in them.but my favorite was the red it really was excellent against your skin tone. I love watching your channel. You are one of the best seamstresses I have ever seen. You teach me such excellent sewing tips that I use every day when I sew. I want to thank you so much. Take care be strong and be safe.😃❤️.

[@amandah9857]

They look great! I like the pattern hack to make it a top. Happy Sewing!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. I always see tops as an option with dresses :)

[@sbrickett]

That neckline is very flattering for you. I love that top, but I’m like you, I want the extra cover. Thanks for taking us through these adjustments.

[@elizabethb2503]

You are giving me confidence to make alterations more than shortening straps to raise the neckline! I've been sewing almost 50 years now & was always discouraged from changing the designs or fit. Thank goodness that type of thinking is evolving!! This looks great on you!!😍 TFS

[@margiecook6379]

Nice! You did a great job! Thanks for sharing your tops on changing a pattern to be what we want it to be. Thanks again! Enjoy your sewing!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

There’s always so much more potential in patterns from what we can see at first glance :) I love looking deeper.

[@janmiller1850]

Heheh of course you have a fourth one cut out! This was a really nice video. I love the way you combine so many learning methods, video plus progress notes plus inset photos. I know it must be a lot of work, but it all works together so well and I have no trouble following what you're doing. That pattern in its original form was pretty and striking, but didn't look wearable. You made it wearable. Thank you, Karina 💚💚💚

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The dress is totally gorgeous but I know what I’m comfortable with by now. The fabric of the fourth one is so pretty, I hope I can get to it soon.

[@janmiller1850]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Oh me too ... I always enjoy seeing the fabric pairings you come up with. I can't see that the dress, as a dress, would suit you (based on the things you seem to enjoy wearing). But the top? Brilliant. 💚

[@traceysewsandreads7010]

Love the tops, I love a maxi dress too xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know maxi dresses are a fave for many and that’s awesome. I’ve tried but have never felt myself in a maxi. I’m glad the patterns can be shorter too :)

[@traceysewsandreads7010]

Have downloaded the pattern will try a top first to check the fit. Thank you for all the tops

[@pennyf9886]

i'm getting ready to sew this , thank you for reviewing the details of the pattern, and all your changes as well as how you made those changes. thank you!

[@qormi1000]

I learn so much from your sewing videos Karina. Thank you. xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad they are helpful. It’s a big goal of mine.

[@robinduggins2561]

Excited about that sale. Since it's my birthday I can treat myself to some patterns!!

[@ShirleyJarrett]

Thanks for this video & link to the pattern. I too need a bra to wear a top like this.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think a lot of us need a nice bra on at all times. It’d be so comfy to go without! It’s a relief when it’s time for bed 😄

[@mnelson9057]

Excellent information, as always! I so look forward to your videos.

[@mnelson9057]

I bought many Love Notions patterns using your affiliate link. I’m still learning to sew them, with your help.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’ll find lots of resources in my videos and please join the Love Notions patterns support group on Facebook. There’s so much help there too :)

[@heideray7343]

Enjoy when you change the patterns, you explain it perfectly! Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@texasproud8822]

Beautiful tops

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! Love the red top best! You know how to make the pattern work for you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I love that about sewing. Anything is possible :)

[@hjkennaugh]

You are such a talented lady! I love the tops. Thank you for all the content.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you lIke the content. Thank you so much 😊

[@dianneandres3770]

Thank you so much Karina. I've had this pattern for a couple of years, but when I looked closely at the photos on the Peppermint site I hesitated to make it based on the dart and coverage. But now I'm going to give it a try. I will defiantly make a muslin.

[@dianekelsey8910]

Just the neckline I have been looking for. Great tutorial.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MiddleEastMilli]

You are so bubbly lately! This is wonderful! Also I love this top on you and how exciting to find one like this with a minimal investment for the fabrics! :)

[@lilybogaards5089]

Nice one again. You’re the best in seeing a patterns potential even if on first glance it doesn’t seem to be your style. Thank you for the headsup on the love notions sale! 💕

[@lilybogaards5089]

Just a question: it seems Love Notions only give measurements in imperial. Is that correct or does the instruction include metric as well? Not a real problem, just an extra step for me. Trying to get used to inches in sewing, but still have to check it every time. P.s. took the plunge yesterday and bought my first Itch to Stitch patterns. Via your link of course 😘

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yes only imperial. I’ll suggest they add metric too. Yes it’s some extra maths. I grew up on metric and that’s how my brain works, so imperial is a little more maths.

[@gailh3048]

Love the adjustments you made! I looked at this pattern then discounted it because of the low back. Never thought of altering 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I always see patterns in their potential and altering is always very possible for us :)

[@claudianowakowski]

Beautiful adaptation! I love how you top stitched the CF of the black top.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. A little detail :)

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I have this patterns and I hadn’t even thought of making it a shirt! Great idea!

[@stonecrestquilt]

I am so glad you did a video with this pattern. I downloaded it a while back but like you, I could see right away it needed some adjustments. Love this video, you do such a great job!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I try to focus a lot on the fit shown in photos as a reference and this definitely needed to be changed. I put the straps in their full length in my non wearable muslin and boy oh boy was it low.

[@nancynewman6592]

Thanks for your in depth video. I had the same apprehensions about the low fit of the top area, and it looked like too many alterations for me to handle, This will help me make it work! :) They look wonderful on you 😃 🇨🇦

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s doable. The scrap muslin is imperative to see how much higher is needed on the body. Scraps that will be worth using :)

[@seamsuneven7824]

Karina these tops are sooo lovely! I think for me making the adjustments wouldn't be that easy yet!😤 But I will try at some point! 😅

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Try on scraps and you’ve lost absolutely nothing 😃. Once you get going, you’ll get used to making tweaks and the sky is the limit.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

More great ideas and tips. Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked the video :)

[@ingridmohr9824]

I loved your video! And the how to on the pattern. 💗💐💗 I downloaded this one some time ago, but the lowness of the "neckline" was a concern. Now I know the how to. I must just wait for warmer weather to arrive! Thank you so much!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m in winter but it’s been so hot this winter, so I thought 💭 summer tops.. ok.

[@ingridmohr9824]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Karina our winter has been and still is very cold!💨🧣🧤❄

[@carolhughes312]

Great ~ just that I'm looking for. Thanks for letting us know about the LN forthcoming sale.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No worries. Sales are cool 😎

[@nicolewilson4055]

I’m so glad you have done this pattern. I’ve had it downloaded for a while now but haven’t made it up. Great video because I was wanting to make the dress and a top but was also concerned about the bra coverage so a big thank you.

[@kellykranz7652]

I love the tops. They turned out great! You did great adjustments!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. Loved sewing these!

[@susanroome5020]

I had downloaded this pattern to make at some time, but love, love love the tops! Great idea, thank you for sharing!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@Escape10mom]

These tops are fabulous!!! I have been looking for a square neck woven top pattern as I have tons of woven fabric. Thank you for your tips on how to adjust that pattern!! And it's a freebie...yay!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

This one ticks all the boxes. I’ve always loved a square neckline and these are so nice.

[@robertafahrni7169]

I say this about everything you make.... LOVE this! I was actually looking for this exact style so thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! Go for it. You’ll love it.

[@brendalindsay5419]

Love the top and have a wish list for love notions always.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome!

[@wannabsewing]

Love your tops, you always make the alterations look so easy 🙂

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If I can do them, so can you. It’s just fabric wrapping around our body a little higher 😄.

[@sweetp3453]

I love the adjusted pattern! Very inspiring

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊. You can do it too :)

[@doowopshopgal]

Perfect tutorial!!!!🥰

[@jeanbourque6486]

It was very interesting hearing your process on this dress, modified to cami tops. Your decisions and how you carried them out and then showing the results, really makes it much clearer how to do a modification like that! Thank you. Also thanks for telling us in advance about the Love Notions upcoming sale!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Every pattern has the potential to be custom fitted and it’s very empowering to achieve the look we really want, when the pattern just has a detail that is not exactly what we can wear :)

[@dianerincon3196]

Hello. I’d love to try the Wide Strap Maxi Dress, went as far as giving Pmag my email address. Then I saw they don’t offer an option for letter size, so I didn’t download. That’s a shame, but I’m glad you told us about it!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You can still print with letter. The margins are printed on each page anyway, they aren’t trimless. It won’t make a difference for you.

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I’ve printed a bunch of peppermint patterns on letter. It actually works easily.

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Very cute and breezy

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That sure are!

[@SparkyOne549]

I have the wide strap maxi dress. I haven’t made one yet. I bet that a light weight denim will work for it.

[@rorylane4656]

this was so informative!!! thank you so much :)

[@tudorpottudorpot8423]

Excellent video & so very helpful. I will use your adjustments as I have the same issues. Do you think the front could be cut on the fold?

[@shaidabegum.]

Hi karina. Can i ask if you will be making that mccalls dress again. I think it's m6891 you made 2 years ago. Love all your vlogs. ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks but no. I won’t be making it again. Full skirts like that are really not completely my style.

[@missyvanee]

I love the alternations you made to this pattern. Did you curve the bottom hem to the front piece as well? That wasn't clear to me and when looking at your pieces all laid out for cutting, it looks straight. Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I mentioned that on the black and white one, I didn’t curve it and it’s shorter than the others because it was made with scraps of fabric. That’s the layout you saw and it’s straight.

[@missyvanee]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you! I caught your explanation on my second viewing.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Love this pattern and how it looks as a top on you! I just downloaded it, can't wait to start on a muslin but I have no printer paper lol. I think I want a mini length that I can wear with leggings and I'll have to adjust the bust a little more since I'm a DD.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ll make a short dress eventually with more modifications, maybe a casing at the waist to bring it in :)

[@loriearii474]

I love this as a top! The dress made me feel like I was wearing a sack. lol I have been wanting to ask a question about wearable muslins. I have been making them, but some I didn't like how they came out. What do you do with them?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t make “wearable muslins”. That way I’m not pressured or dissatisfied if they are not actually wearable. I use scraps of fabric to make “not wearable muslins”. Then I reuse large enough pieces for other pieces on other patterns... for more muslins. They keep on giving that way.

[@minim.u.i.2443]

Thank you for sharing this valuable info. I had a question about this downloadable PDF, I notice that they have an A4 and an A0 download, do you know what the difference is?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

A4 for home printing, A0 for huge papers :)

[@minim.u.i.2443]

I'm sorry I just saw what it means. Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No worries :)