{"product_id":"bow-top-hack-pdf-add-on-to-zw-cropped-shirt-pattern","title":"BOW TOP - HACK PDF - ADD ON TO 'ZW CROPPED SHIRT' PATTERN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This PDF sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and comprises of instructions to draw shapes directly onto your fabric. There are no large pattern pieces to print out and the document can be viewed as a PDF, or printed on A4\/US Letter Paper. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Please note you will need to purchase the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/collections\/pdf-sewing-patterns\/products\/pdf-zero-waste-pattern-cropped-shirt\"\u003eZERO WASTE CROPPED SHIRT\u003c\/a\u003e PDF pattern to complete this hack. The BOW TOP HACK is a PDF download that includes all additional instructions to make this garment. There are no templates included in this pattern as you will be using the same templates included in the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/collections\/pdf-sewing-patterns\/products\/pdf-zero-waste-pattern-cropped-shirt\"\u003eZW CROPPED SHIRT PATTERN\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*This pattern is for personal and non-profit use only and should not be used for commercial purposes in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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 does not require printing of large pattern pieces, instead you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and templates. We love working with this method for 3 reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. 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 left over fabrics you already have lying around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. 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 your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Less fabric and paper waste: Without having to print full scale paper patterns for all pieces you save on a lot of paper, and you will have little to no fabric waste during the cutting and sewing process!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Level: Advanced Beginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hack is based on the ZW Cropped Shirt pattern. The neck and centre front edges of the top are finished with a binding and close with thin ties. The sleeve features gathers at the hem with a split and thin ties to close. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Tools\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and\/or long straight ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechniques used\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGathers, binding, rouleau ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePDF Pattern\/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet\/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a ONE SIZE garment, with the determined by the fabric width used. It comes with 2 different cutting plans allowing you to use both narrow and wide fabric widths. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose which plan to use based on the FABRIC WIDTH you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eCUTTING PLAN A\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for narrower widths, 110-115cm \/ 43-45”. \u003cstrong\u003eThis layout is suitable for a bust circumference of up to 115cm \/ 45\u003c\/strong\u003e” (this includes a generous amount of ease). If you want to make this suitable for a larger bust you can add to the length of the cutting plan the amount extra that you need. The instruction booklet includes more details on how to do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eCUTTING PLAN B\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for wider widths, 120-150cm \/ 47-59”. \u003cstrong\u003eThe size of this garment is determined by the fabric width. \u003c\/strong\u003eSee below for the maximum recommended bust circumference by fabric width. This allows for a generous amount of ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFabric Width : Maximum Bust Circumference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e120cm \/ 47\" : 95cm \/ 37\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e125cm \/ 49\" : 100cm \/ 39\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e130cm \/ 51\" : 105cm \/ 41\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e135cm \/ 53\" : 110cm \/ 43\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e140cm \/ 55\" : 115cm \/ 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e145cm \/ 57\" : 120cm \/ 47\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e150cm \/ 59\" : 125cm \/ 49\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric + Notions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFabric Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a light weight cotton or linen in a width of between 110 - 150cm \/ 43 - 59”. The length\/usage required is based on the fabric width you are using, refer to the CUTTING PLAN A and B for more. You will also need quite a lot of bias binding strips cut for the binding and ties. If you want this to match allow for a little extra fabric on top of the main layout to cut your own binding from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Widths : Yardage Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110cm - 115cm \/ 43\" - 45\"\u003c\/strong\u003e : 140cm \/ 55\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120cm - 150cm \/ 47\" - 59\"\u003c\/strong\u003e : 95cm \/ 37.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis top requires bias binding strips for the neck binding and ties. You can either buy this by the meter in a light weight contrast fabric OR if you want these to match the main fabric allow for an extra length of fabric and cut your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe total lengths of bias strips you will need are......\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBINDING- 4cm x 260cm \/ 1.5” x 103”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIES- 2.5cm x 330cm \/ 1” x 130”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Links + Tutorials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore other makes on insta \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/zwcroppedshirt\/?hl=en\"\u003e#zwcroppedshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/zwbowtop\/?hl=en\"\u003e#zwbowtop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/sewing-the-cropped-shirt\"\u003eSEWING THE ZW CROPPED SHIRT- IN FULL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/sleeveless-hack-for-the-zw-cropped-shirt-and-zw-gather-dress\"\u003eSLEEVELESS HACK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/finishing-the-underarm-neatly\"\u003eFINISHING THE UNDER-ARM NEATLY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/attaching-sleeves-and-finishing-seams-neatly-zw-cropped-shirt-1\"\u003eFINISHING SEAMS NEATLY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/very-gathered-sleeve-hack-for-zw-cropped-shirt-or-zw-gather-dress\"\u003e(VERY) GATHERED SLEEVE HACK FOR ZW CROPPED SHIRT OR ZW GATHER DRESS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-sew-facings-into-the-zw-cropped-shirt-and-zw-gather-dress\"\u003eHOW TO SEW FACINGS INTO THE ZW CROPPED SHIRT AND ZW GATHER DRESS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birgittahelmersson.com\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-sew-the-neck-band-onto-the-zw-gather-dress-and-zw-cropped-shirt\"\u003eHOW TO SEW THE NECK BAND ONTO THE ZW GATHER DRESS AND ZW CROPPED SHIRT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birgitta Helmersson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46724234772617,"sku":"000114-000557","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3896\/4361\/files\/replic-bow-top-hack-pdf-add-on-to-zw-cropped-shirt-pattern-_DSF8940.jpg?v=1778681610","url":"https:\/\/materialgoods.us\/products\/bow-top-hack-pdf-add-on-to-zw-cropped-shirt-pattern","provider":"Material Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}