Picasso Top Class

Picasso Top Class

Have fun with color blocking with this loose-fitting top with jewel neckline, off-center front seam, square-inset long tapered sleeves, and front pocket. This garment features a special overlapping seam technique which Linda will demonstrate. Raw edges will be visible which adds unique design interest. Traditional seam construction methods are also possible and will be demonstrated.

Although designed for knits, this pattern can be made with wovens that have a soft hand and drape. An additional half yard (or fat quarter) of fabric is required if you choose to use a woven. Linda will demonstrate a quick and easy method to create the bias seam binding used to finish the neckline.

Fabrics chosen, woven or knit, require a similar hand and weight for the best professional looking garment.

Picasso Top Requirements

• Each student must have their own copy of the Picasso Top and Pants Pattern

• Pre-wash fabric as you would normally launder. (Suggested fabrics are: light to medium weight fabrics, cotton lawn, linen, gauze, etc.)

• Sewing machine in good working order. You MUST know how to operate your machine. This is NOT a sewing class.

• Scissors and nips for thread trimming

• Pinking shears for edge finishing (optional)

• Marking pen

• Thread to match above fabric

• 1/4 yard lightweight fusible interfacing for facings

• Ruler , seam gauge, hot hemmer

• Double-sided fusible seam tape or magic tape

• Contrasting thread for top-stitching (optional)

• Additional 1/2 yard (or a fat quarter) of fabric #3 if you plan on using a woven fabric