{"product_id":"birgitta-helmersson-soft-blouse-pdf-pattern","title":"Birgitta Helmersson - Zero Waste Soft Blouse and Dress - PDF Pattern","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: This PDF sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and comprises of instructions to draw shapes directly onto your fabric. With the exception of some small templates, there are no pattern pieces to print out and tape together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used. This pattern is ‘PAPERLESS’ meaning that no printing of large pattern pieces is required. Instead of using full scale paper patterns, you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and small templates. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern comes in 3 size ranges with all sizes included in the one pattern. Sizes in this pattern include: EU 36\/38\/40, EU 42\/44\/46, EU 48\/50\/52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an oversized top made using Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. It has a dropped shoulder and comes with 2 sleeve options, a gathered and twisted double layer sleeve, or a long sleeve with a gathered and elasticated wrist. The front has side bust darts for shaping. The neckline is a minimal crew neck finished with a back bind and a split with loop and button at the centre back to close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern also comes with 2 hack options, a sleeveless top with darts on the shoulder for shaping and a dress with V-neck front, side pockets and gathered skirt. All pattern options in this book are easily mixed and matched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing Level: Advanced Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFabric recommendations: This style works beautifully in a woven fabric, approximately 80-160gsm in a light weight linen, cotton, silk or viscose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Width: \u003c\/span\u003eEU 36\/38\/40 : 110 - 145cm \/ EU 42\/44\/46\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e : 125 - 145cm \/ EU 48\/50\/52 : 135 - 155cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFabric required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU 36\/38\/40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: Twisted Sleeve (Option C): 140cm , Long Sleeve (Option D): 126cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU 42\/44\/46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eTwisted Sleeve (Option C): 140cm\u003cspan\u003e, Long Sleeve (Option D): 139cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEU 48\/50\/52\u003c\/strong\u003e : Twisted Sleeve (Option C): 140cm, Long Sleeve (Option D): 152cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotions: \u003c\/span\u003e1 button approx 10mm-12mm wide; 5 - 85cm length of lightweight bias binding in a 30mm width. You can cut your own using an off-cut or contrast fabric, if cutting your own you will need a length of fabric approx 50cm in order to cut a long enough strip on the bias. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e ---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Please note this garment is cut on the crosswise grain which means that your length is largely determined by your fabric width. Length, shoulder to hem, is based on using the recommended hem turn up for each size. This is easily adjustable by changing your hem turn up accordingly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZE CHART EU 36\/38\/40: \u003c\/strong\u003eChest 86-96cm, waist 66-76cm, hip 88-98cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZE CHART EU 42\/44\/46: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChest 101-115cm, waist 81-95cm, hip 103-117cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZE CHART EU 48\/50\/52: \u003c\/strong\u003eChest 120-135cm, waist 100-115cm, hip 122-137cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS EU 36\/38\/40: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Length, shoulder to hem: 53cm \/ 20 1\/2 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Body circumference: 120cm \/ 47 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Twisted sleeve (sleeve option C) length, neck to sleeve hem: 41cm \/ 16 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Long sleeve (sleeve option D) : fit length to yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS EU 42\/44\/46:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Length, shoulder to hem: 56cm \/ 22 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Body circumference: 136cm \/ 53 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Twisted sleeve (sleeve option C) length, neck to sleeve hem: 43.5cm \/ 17 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Long sleeve (sleeve option D) : fit length to yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS EU 48\/50\/52: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Length, shoulder to hem: 59cm \/ 23 1\/4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Body circumference: 152cm \/ 60 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Twisted sleeve (sleeve option C) length, neck to sleeve hem: 44.5cm \/ 17 1\/2 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e-Long sleeve (sleeve option D) : fit length to yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDF Pattern\/Instruction Booklet: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003encludes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooklet\/Templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can check the 'Table of Contents' in the PDF booklet to see which page numbers include Templates for printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e#zwsoftblouse    #zwsoftdress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birgitta Helmersson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39635402883156,"sku":"PDFP-BH-SB","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/0034\/0564\/products\/SoftTop.png?v=1721923662","url":"https:\/\/www.raystitch.live\/products\/birgitta-helmersson-soft-blouse-pdf-pattern","provider":"Ray Stitch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}