VIDEO: The Gardner Top
This month we're tackling collars with the Gardner Top! In this month's video, I'll show you how to perfectly sew a collar for this beautiful yoked top. We'll also talk fabric choices, seam finishes, and more! Join me as I sew this project from start to finish.
Hope you love the video! Don't forget to download the pattern and instructions in my separate post.
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (26)
Has anyone made this with longer sleeves? 3/4 or full by chance?
I’m assuming that another woven will do for the yoke if one does not prefer lace? I have a lot of leftover pieces of cotton poplins and sateens that might work. The mesh in the video looked like a tweed sitting on the table before Gertie picked it up—that might be cute idea. Maybe too heavy, though. The yoke should be in a lightweight fabric, correct?
It does not necessarily need to be lace, but you should try to match the weight as much as possible.
I want to make this top, and am so inspired by all the diversity of this community.
Just finished making my first Gardner Top. I like the Charms PDF patterns and how to put the tiles together much better than other PDF files. Although I have been sewing for 50 years, your video was helpful for getting the professional look (especially the V points in the front and pack). Love this top, it looks so elegant yet not as hard to make. Thank you Gertie.
For a bit of a different look... what does the group think about using organza instead of lace?
Just finished dyeing my ponte and lace to match! I'm so excited to start cutting it out 🥰
I'm looking for Ponte fabric but can't find anything expect black... is there any other fabrics I can use?
Any kind of stable knit should work, just double check that the stretch percentage is close to what they recommend.
My favourite one so far! I am so glad I joined the Patreon.
I absolutely love this! Adorable and versatile. Thank you for the knit patterns! I love sewing and wearing knits, and they can totally still have that vintage shape and fit 🥰
I agree! I love the knit patterns
As soon as I saw this I immediately knew what I was going to make, I love it
This is my first month here and I am so excited to get started on this top! The collar is right up my alley! 🥰
I'd better start with the Barbie top so I get used to knits!
So many ideas so little time! I love this top! I can’t wait for my house guests to leave so I can get started!!! Thank you Gertie!!
Love it 😍
Can I use the collar construction on woven fabrics? 😍😍😍😍
Beautiful top! I just love that we are getting coordinating separates each month. We can make so many unique outfits now!
I need this skill. I'd like to forget my first attempt at a collar...
I'm gonna learn collars. 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎼
Absolutely stunning.
I LOVE THIS!!! I was just thinking about hacking a pattern to make a illusion neckline- thank you for doing it for me! hehe <3
Just what I needed😍
The cuteness!!! Thank you gertie and melisha! :)
So cute!!!!! I can't wait to make this!!