VIDEO: Sew the Barbie Top
Learn to sew this month's project, the Barbie Top! I talk supplies, how to choose your fabric, and matching stripes, and then I take you through all the major steps of constructing the top! Never sewn with jersey before? Never fear! I give you all my top tips. It's easy, I promise!
Don't forget to download the pattern and written instructions ($7 tier and above).
I hope you love sewing this top! Don't forget to use the hashtag #barbietop when sharing your finished projects.
xoxo,
Gertie
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Comments (50)
My autistic son noticed your my little pony cup and got crazy excited
Dalal Dweik, thank you.
I’m a newbie sewer. Gertie, do you recommend washing the fabric before you start sewing, and if so, at what temperature?
:) Always prewash your fabric before sewing, in whatever method you will be laundering them afterward
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach the armhole bands. Newbies like me appreciate it so much.
I just finished sewing up a toile of this top in the size based on my measurements. But it's very big and doesn't fit right at all in the shoulders, chest or waist. Has anyone else had this issue and sized down or altered in some way?
I had the same issue, but I sized down 2 sizes and it worked out well!
Just finished it and it turned out amazing! It was actually meant to be a mock up but it turned out perfectly with minimal adjustments. I really appreciate that you create video tutorials to go along with the written instructions. It's much easier to follow this way!
My first make! And an absolute dream to put together! Thank you!
This was a super fun project and really fast sew! Will make a bunch of these. <3
Excellent video! I've sewn several knit tops before but I learned some new tips, specifically about stripe matching. And my hems look great! I love the Barbie top!
Where are the links to the pdf? I joined today for the Barbie top!
There are links just below this post.
Is the pattern for sale?
Where I can find he pattern?
You can download them from the links at the end of this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/pattern-and-top-45663134
Thank you so much for this! The video was helpful and the pattern was so easy! Love my new top! This will be a staple in my wardrobe!!
Made my first ever top. I love it. I really like how Gertie explains everything. Very beginner friendly. I will be making a lot of these.
I love this top! It was so easy to put together and it FIT! The first time! I'm excited to make another one in stretch velvet. Thanks Gertie!
Thank you
I don’t see the pattern.Where is it
It's in the post below this one.
Hello I need help and hope someone can help me. I want to find the black and white striped fabric and I'm having a awful time finding it. Where do you find fabric that you have your heart set on??? I'm a newbie and would love to have some online store to check out too. My local fabric store is not the best.
She lists where she got all of the striped fabric in the instructions! Page 3, on the right hand side.
Thanks
Is there a place to find the links to the fabric you used and where we can purchase?
The links are in the instruction booklet.
Where can I download this pattern?
The pattern is on the post below this.
I can't wait to make things.. absolutely love the pattern
WE LOVE YOU GERTIE!!! <3
Usually on t-shirts, I would put the sleeve in before sewing up the side seams. Is there a reason the Barbie top is setting the sleeve in on the round?
I do the same, so sew much easier then setting in the sleeves.
Excited to make this top! I'm relatively new to sewing garments and I've never sewed with Knits but am ready to try. You mentioned you use polyester thread. I've been using cotton on all the garments. When do you recommend using cotton vs polyester thread?
*This is just my personal take on thread so use your own discretion* I've never noticed a difference between types of threads when sewing garments. As I understand it might make a difference if you're sewing heirloom quilts. I almost always use the 100% poly Dual Duty from Coats and Clarks. Or if I want to spend too much on the thread to get a color match, the 100% poly from Gutermann.
I needed these stripe matching tips last month when I was sewing my plaid Stanwyck dress 😊
Lovely top. Henry was a great help!!
Lovely top and so timely. I have heaps of cool tshirts for casual wear but was wishing I had a cute more styled top to wear with my Loretta shorts. I can see I'll be making a heap of these.
Thanks for this video. I can't wait to make this top though I will have to make the neck line a little larger. I am claustrophobic and pulling tight things over my head makes me panic! I am always worried about your iron right on the edge of your ironing board! I would be sure to knock it over! I love the way you teach. You leave nothing out.
Right there with you, save mine is sensory issues and I can't handle anything up around my neck. I was just pondering how to turn this into a V-neck or even a slightly lowered boatneck so it's below my clavicle.
This is a great pattern. I just love the pieces we get on Patreon. the videos are also very important as I learn so much. Thanks Gertie
Excited to learn about sewing with jersey! Adorable to have a visit from Henry :)
Thank you for showing how to do this on a regular sewing machine!
just watched and am so excited to get making me some cozy and cute tops for my new wardrobe! THANKS GERTIE [and henry!] and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Love the stripe matching tips and sweet cat tail!
Yes! Thank you!
Brilliant as usual, Loved it, Thanks Gertie :)
I love this so much!!
That is such a cute top!!
I can’t wait to see what I have in my stash that might suit!