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Here is how I created the top. ( As inspired by this Hanni Y top retailing at $389.)
Step 1: I used the marking/outlining chalk to outline the area I wanted covered with the sequins.

Step 2: I then measured the outlined section of the tank top and used the measurement to cut out the measurement of sequin fabric with my scissors.

Step 3: I then began sewing the sequin piece to the tank top from the bottom up. You should tack in reverse or upwards so that when you turn the sequin piece back upright, the stitches wouldn’t show at all.

Same goes for the neckline, shoulders and sides. Although you would have to fold the edges inside and secure them with pins before embarking on your tacking mission.

www.thatssewnaija..com for more fabulous tutorials and cool stuff!

And my Bellanaija Do-It-Yourself article here(yes I multitask alot, my schedule's crazy) check it out,comment,share!
http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/12/21/bn-do-it-yourself-sparkle-shine-on-a-budget-check-out-how-to-make-a-chic-sequin-top/

Hello peeps! Forgive me o! Work stuff ant give me breathing space to compile a fresh tutorial :-) there this tutorial I'm uploading on my blog which I compiled while working. So check it out I'm sharing few pics here. If it were possible to make the clipper dress while I work I would as well so please bear wimme til the Xmas demands/rush subsides ok?
This would help keep u busy in the main time. http://thatssewnaija..com/2013/12/wrapper-blouse-tutorial-part-one.html

Jumper44: Can we talk about men dress here too , Onnari will have to take it too

Hello- r u male or female? D u make clothes as well?

It does have a joining...look closely. it would be practically impossible to have your inverted pleats on the bodice and skirt without a joining. there is also a belt to tie at the back of the dress. Sorry ppl I'll be AWOL for a bit. Wld check in from tie to time in the main time please send in photos of ur fabrics n things so the thread doesn't get too quiet. Thnx for participating.

ibufunky: Hello Onnari,thank you soo much,please what do u mean by open nd close dart, den what does it mean to taper a dart? Thanks

Hang in there. Would go thru it all again using a plain fabric as I earlier said. Guess i got u all onfused with the term 'open dart' i coined those wordS :-) It's just like making pleats on the reverse side of your fabric and sewing these pleats. The length of each pleat should begin at the at the end of your bodice(for this dress above your navel) and should end @ ur underbust. Its super easy so dont fret. Would guide u. Trying to sort out work stuff- got a lot on my plate @ the moment. Wld be with u guys shortly. :-)

@ celeb p,toluh- I'll go thru d bodice again with a plain fabric.
@ wiz b- wld look into merging the blog's sew along post with this thread's ativities cos I'm compiling some tutorials for the blog @ the moment.

Sure I would.
I'd post illustrations along with further explanations.

@ electra: Yes dear- I used two each for mine p. U cld do three if u want.

The darts @ d back would be tapered. For the open dart, u don't need to taper those. As for each explanAtion follwed by one pic each,nairaland doesn't make it d@ easy dear. Each xplanation is followed by pics d@ relate to it.

Cut out... Make closed darts, and then Make a notch on the zipper allowance.

Watch this space for the next post on sewing the pieces together.

Ciao!

As the front mark and cut out your shoulder,neckline and armhole. Note that you must keep your zipper allowance @ arms length! Do not include that area in your markings @ all.

Back bodice:

Mark out your zipper allowance. Here I used one and a half inches.

Trim the sides if u can't make darts to accoMmodate the whole fabric. The waistline I'm using here is 26" so I only had to trim off about an inch @ the sides to get my perfect measurement with one and a half inch seam allowance of course.

Please note that the open darts should end on your empire line/underbust.

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Open up your fold and then make your open darts(this helps accentuate the bust area)

Here I used an inch for each dart. So folded and pinned together,what you see is a half inch fold.

Here's d fabric I'll be using for this sew along.
I'll be using ankara for this sew along. I opted against polka dots cos my Orla kiely sew along dress was made in blue n white polka dots!

Place your fabric on fold.
Mark out ur shoulder,neckline and armhole( u may already be familiar with this process from the previous sew alongs)
Here I'm using the following measurements:
Shoulder - 13"
Neckline depth-8"
Armhole-17

So I've begun compiling the tutorials for the sew along and so photos should be uploaded by tomorrow hopefully.

Sew Along Schedule for the Clipper Dress Sew Along:
# cutting the bodice
# sewing the bodice
#cutting/fusing the lapel
# stitching the lapel to the bodice
# preparing/cutting the skirt
#sewing the skirt
#joining the skirt to the bodice
#installing the zipper


# rocking the dress *wink

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Meanwhile- I got the back view of the modcloth dress and here it is: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/cute-clipper-dress
Click the link cos the photos couldn't be saved. There are also photos of other ladies wearing theirs, cool stuff!
Other necessary details about the dress:
- 100% Cotton..
- Unlined. Hidden back zipper. Ties at back.
- Made in the United States

EFOSA VAL:


Same thing has been happing to me but I just thought my phone was acting up.I think it a new thing on Nairaland coz I was actually trying to copy imagies from another thread when it happend to me.I used screen muncher to grab the image finally

Onarri what's the next step? These guys are waiting for you.

Been really busy...wl join u guys shortly.
No photos can be sent in prior to that, yours inclusive.
I'll stop by morrow. Welcome new followers/participants :-)

@ yodiyokun- yeah I got the back view. I'll post that monday along wth my fabric. Got it on wednesday. Pls bear with me guys. Time isn my buddy @ all # duty calls. Working on kicking off the sew along coming week.

veronix: Hi. Please can you tell me where to start measuring someone that I'd like to sew a cloth for.
Thank you.

Measurements would depend on what exactly you intend making. What is it you are measuring for?

@simbiat two yards would do. Aldo get a contrasting coloured fabric for your lapel. The sleeve aspect would be taken care of via the sleeve tutorial.

Material notes for the Modcloth Sew Along:

Fabric
Underlinning(optional)
Fabric stay.
Sewing kit,sewing machine.
Zipper.

Measurements

Shoulder,
Armhole
Bust
Apex
Under bust (length and circumference)
Waistline
Bodice (length and circumference)
Dress length
Neckline

Questions are welcome, fabric pics can be sent in. I'll be getting my fabric the day after tomorrow(Wednesday) so I'll post pics of that immediately I do as well as post the Sew along schedule/ time table.

You welcome simbiat.
so before posting material notes for our december sew along, i want to add a little tip on sleeves. For those making jackets now or later, if you are going to be using a Two piece sleeve like efosa did or a one piece sleeve that's cut like a two piece sleeve,note that these sleeves are preferable to one piece sleeves for jackets because of the way they are shaped. Our arms are naturally in an arc and not straight all the to so the sleeves are shaped that way. (You' can see fromthe sketch that the sleeves are slightly skewed- I placed straight and skewed arrows inside the sleeve pieces so you can compare the angles)
When cut straight, the advantage of the two piece is practically lost.
The first photo is a two piece sleeve and the second is a one piece sleeve that's cut like a two piece sleeve....
The arrows on the one piece shows where the joining seam goes.

Watch out for the sleeve tutorial.

Have a good night y'all!