This is a super fast, easy technique to add to your favorite basic tee!
Today, I'm using the free Liberty Jane Trendy Tee. It's super easy to sew up, and we have it available for many different doll sizes... :)
Giveaway update: Thanks everybody for entering, we have a winner! It's Leonore, who said, "My mother taught me to tie my shoes. It wasn’t easy for either of us, because she was right-handed and I am left-handed." I am glad you figured it out -- the righty/lefty distinction can be tricky sometimes! We'll be in touch via email soon, Leonore :)
Cut out all your pieces -- and cut a couple pieces of matching ribbon. Mine are about 10" long, but you don't have to be very precise (you'll be trimming these down later).
Follow the directions in the guidebook to sew the shoulder seams, and hem the neck edge.
Then, find the middle of your pieces of ribbon. Pin one to the outside edge of each shoulder.
Hem the sleeves by zig-zagging over the hem edge, and turning it up once. Topstitch this single folded edge down.
Pin and sew the sleeves into the tee -- being sure you're sandwiching the ribbon between the sleeve and the body of the tee.
Trim and finish this seam, but be sure not to clip off any of the ribbon on the inside!
Finish your tee shirt, following the guidebook instructions (sew the side seams, hem the bottom, and add a closure at Center Back).
Then, tie the ribbons up into bows, and trim the ends off neatly. If your ribbon doesn't like staying tied, you can stitch through the bows once or twice to keep them in place.
And that's it! Congratulations!
Thanks everybody, and have fun with this :)
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
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I got so excited on leaving a comment I forgo to answer the question! My auntie taught me to tie a bow. She was the bestest Auntie in the whole wide world!
LJC is my favorite place to buy patterns. They are reasonably priced and have many giveaways and you can build up points for more free patterns. How great is that!
My mum taught me to tie a bow when i learnt to tie my shoelaces!
However, when i started putting bows in my hair, it was self taught as i had to do it all by feel. No-one can teach you that skill!!
I don`t remember, it`s been a long time ago,but it was probably my mom. She was a seamtress, She made clothes for my 7 siblings without a pattern. I love your website , I`ve made several outfits already. Love to win the BOW SLEEVE TEE!
Who taught you to tie a bow? Was it your mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, family friend….?
I really don’t remember. I was kinda young back then lol. I would guess my Mom since she didn’t work.