Birgitta Helmersson ZW Frill Sleeve Top PDF

Buy the ZW Frill Sleeve Top sewing pattern from Birgitta Helmersson. This oversized zero waste top has three size options suitable for different fabric widths. It has gathered sleeves, side splits, and a boat neck with an internal binding finish. The sleeve length changes depending on the fabric width and garment size you choose. 

THE METHOD

Zero 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 does not require printing large pattern pieces. Instead, you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and templates. This method has several advantages:

1. More flexibility. This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use leftover fabrics you already have lying around.

2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns. Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting which is super easy for beginners to understand.

3. Less fabric and paper waste!

NOTE: With the exception of some templates, this zero waste pattern has no pattern pieces. You will draw the pattern directly onto your fabric by following the step-by-step instructions and using the templates. The templates print on 2 pages of A4/US letter paper.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

Suggested fabrics: This style works really well in lightweight cotton fabrics, as well as lightweight linens. 

Fabric requirements: See image gallery.

Sizing: XS – 6XL (approx. UK 6 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight cotton bias binding to finish the neck, approx. 3 cm (1.2") wide x 75 cm (29.5") long. Purchase pre-made binding or cut it yourself from a scrap piece of fabric.

Additional tools: Chalk or dissolvable pen; long straight ruler and/or right angle ruler.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home templates (2 pages). Other than the templates, this zero waste pattern has no pattern pieces.

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