Video: The Sphinx Top
Come sew along with as I sew a Sphinx Top.
This is actually a rather easy pattern to sew, but I recommend you mark all of the circles carefully and have the instructions handy so you can sew the crossover neckline with ease.
Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Sphinx Top pattern post.
xoxo,
Gertie
Follow along with the timestamps below:
0:00 Introduction to the Sphinx Top
02:48 Chapter 1: Pattern Pieces
05:57 Chapter 2: Fabric and Supplies
11:47 Chapter 3: Sewing the Button Loops
18:04 Chapter 4: Sewing the Bust Darts
21:03 Chapter 5: Sewing the Center Front Seam
25:06 Chapter 6: Sewing the Center Back Seam
27:57 Chapter 7: Sewing the Keyhole Binding
37:47 Chapter 8: Sewing the Shoulder Seams and Side Seams
-- Watch starting here for the collar/neckline steps as it can be a bit confusing! --
42:32 Chapter 9: Sewing the Right Neckline (as worn)
48:33 Chapter 10: Sewing the Left Neckline (as worn)
52:39 Chapter 11: Gathering the Back Neckline
57:20 Chapter 12: Sewing the Back Neckline
1:01:28 Chapter 13: Finishing
1:09:36 Goodbyeeee!
Sew the Sphinx Top (April 2026 - exclusive video for Charm's Patreon members) (YouTube)
Comments (12)
Honestly, this video was a life saver for doing that collar! Thank you, Gertie, for making these videos to help us along the way!
Love this look! Excited for knits. I’m just here to say hurry up new Gertie book! I Preordered months ago, got my sewing room all cleaned up and ready to make a new mess, I AM READY! Cannot wait!
I love this video. I love that it's just like an hour if sewing. I love that it's fabric from fabric wholesale direct. I love the advice in real time about edge stitching. I love knit tops especially when they can be turned into knit dresses.
Gertie crashing out over her stitch in the ditch is my new favourite charm moment. As if she could ruin her entire reputation because the fabric is not cooperating. The fabric WISHES 😂❤️
"Crashing out" is the most apt description ever 😂
Gertie you look amazing in that Red, I thought of Julia Roberts in the movie Pretty Woman you both look so tall and just beautiful... Thnx for all you do
Aw thank you!
WOW!!! SEW GLAMOROUS GLAMOROUS!!! no judgment, we all have instances where things don’t go our way. That’s what seam rippers are for!!!
Yay! I was just saying I need to make more tops.
Yes a top I can wear to work that's comfortable
Nailed it!!! This may be my all-time favorite Gertie creation!
Sweet!! Oh my gosh and the bow!!!!!!