Video: Sew the Picnic Top

This top is incredibly frustrating. The shoulder seams do not match, neither do the side seams? (Size 14, D/DD cup). Also, despite measuring dozens of times, it is too small….. I’m at a loss.

Hi Gertie - I'm at Princess Circle Legacy tier, and it's still saying I can't watch the video due to privacy settings. Could you please check on this?

It's saying that due to the privacy settings, I can't view the video, but I'm $7 tier and have been able to view the other ones...

I've finally got round to sewing this top to go with my shorts. I didn't make a toilie but I wished I did as I have discovered I have narrow shoulders 😳 but overall I am really pleased with it 😁 thanks so much Gertie!

Another great tutorial that got me through the construction of the top. Fit is great too. I had to make a wee shoulder adjustment but anticipated that as I have narrow shoulders. Thank you!!!!

I’m confused on how to cut out the curved dart

I wish there was a community tap so I could ask all you ladies... but how do you choose the size when you don’t know your cup-size?? I own 3 bras and they’re all wildy different cup-sizes.. so I measure my fullbust (and high bust) and look at the chart... but I then “fit” within the chart on 3 different cup sizes... so how do I choose the correct one? I feel so dumb not being able to figure this out - but I kindda don’t wanna make 3 muslins in different sizes just to find out? Any tips are greatly appreciated! <3

Hi gertie, I am having trouble view this site , I am in new york. how do i get the pattern for the pinic top.

I have problems to fit my front darts! Did a 8dd but de bust darts are to pointy. How can i ajust them that they are less pointy? Pleas help

I'm working on this and having a lot of fun going crazy on fine adjustments. I'm on my 3rd muslin! I have a question: how high should the back waist darts go? I'm making bodice length adjustments because I'm short. Also, if there is a forum where it would be more appropriate to ask questions and get help from the community, please let me know. And, thanks for making this adorable pattern available!

I LOVE this little top. It's a carrot for me. I need to lost 50#. Once I lose the weight I'm going to make this set. I LOVE it so much.

I made this and the picnic skirt this weekend. It was my first time making buttonholes. Should I use Dritz FrayCheck on them? (I do have a button foot, but since my buttons have four holes, it was faster to just sew the buttons on by hand.) I too had some fit issues with the shoulders, but I have very narrow shoulders, so I might do the button string loop on the lining to hold it to my bra straps. The neckline is also very low, so I ordered a balconette bra, but I might also add some sort of trim or make a ruffle for modesty.

Can I see a photo of that curved dart after it’s been pressed open? I’m pretty sure I’m doing it right but it’s a little hard to see what the finished thing is supposed to look like in the video.

I think I am doing something wrong, because the shoulders doesn’t fix,,, the size is correct, 16 cup D, but there is a cm of difference.

I'm a dork and can't find the link for the button hole tool? Help?

Is there a way to download these videos so I can watch offline?

I cant understand why i cant watch this video. It starts completly black and with the intro music but flickers and stops after a few seconds. I can watch all the other videos like the harow sleeve expention. So i dont know whats going on. Please some help. 😨

Loooove this! Almost done with my top! Could we get a fabric requirement for the picnic skirt? (I know you were stressing over trying to get the YouTube vid for it out - no rush!! I just want to order the fabric for a matching set ❤️) I was thinking 2 yards is usually enough for a skirt for me, should I order an extra yard or two to be safe? Thanks so much for the super cute pattern and all the hard work you put into it!!

The cutting lines for size 4 and 6 are printed in the same line/dot pattern on the top back dart! Not dashes for the 4 size

I tryed the direct link in an other comment but still the same

😔 i get 3 seconds of music than it flickers and turns to black

Making one today!!

So cute! Can’t wait to make this —- just waiting for the pattern to be printed (I sent it off to be printed). I wonder if this can be made reversible with some revisions to the button opening.

Hi. Has anyone been able to view the videos? I can't seem to get it going. I have it on Play and it just sits there and won't load. And obviously there isn't anything wrong with my server since I can open Patreon, etc. Any ideas? Thank you.

Adorable!!!

Love !!

For the Cropped length (or even regular), smaller sizes, Front Waist dart, I don't see how we can use a 5/8" seam allowance to then match up with the dart legs. I just tried to match up the angle and it only makes a 1/4" seam allowance. Help! :-)

Can't wait to make this! It's going to look so cute with the Loretta shorts

Beautiful! Thankyou :)

Oh this is LOVELY!!! And I have just the fabric!

Can't wait to make a top and a skirt<3 Thank you, Gertie!!!

I installed Vimeo on my TV so I can finally watch these while I finish my knitting!! So excited to get started on one of these, I've got 4 yards of fabric for a similar-but-different take on the ensemble.

Morning! Thank you fir this. So we can buy enough fabric for an ensemble, can you give us the range/ estimate for the upcoming patternless picnic skirt?

A woven top! I will see if I can get this made by the end of next week!

Oh no! Gertie is says the video can't be played here, due to the privacy settings. The pattern looks super fun, and can't wait for the skirt!

Where did Melisha get the buttons on the yellow gingham outfit I have been looking for buttons like those for a dress I'm making

Wow!! I’m so excited!!!

Yay! Skirt too!!👏😃

This is adorable!!!!

So beautiful!!!

Wow!! Can't wait to make one 😍

This is adorable!!