Sewing Tutorial: Easy DIY Batwing Blouse
This DIY batwing blouse tutorial is perfect for those of you who are just learning to sew. Create a chic top with wide, ruffled sleeves with just a few basic sewing techniques. You will love the final result. Let’s get started!
Tools and materials:
- 2 yards of fabric
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Pins
- Elastic band
- Safety pin
- Sewing machine
Fold and measure
To do this project, you will need a piece of fabric at least 60 inches wide. Measure how long you want your top to be, and then fold the fabric in half, measure out your desired length along the doubled edge, and then cut the fabric to size.
Fold
Fold the fabric in half twice--once lengthwise and once widthwise--ensuring the layers of fabric in each corner are aligned with each other.
Measure and notch
On the edge opposite the fold, measure 11 inches for the waist, and notch that point. Then, on the perpendicular edge, measure 13 inches for the arm, and notch the fabric at that point.
Cut
Cut between the notches in a curved line.
Measure and cut
Measure 4 inches wide and 1½ inches deep for the neckline, and cut it out.
Pin
If you haven’t already done so, make sure your fabric is folded with the right sides facing each other. Then, pin the curved edges of the top together.
Fold and pin
Fold the edges of the sleeves inwards 3 inches, and pin them in place.
Sew
Create two lines of stitching on the ends of the sleeves. The lines need to be wide enough apart to be able to run an elastic band between them.
Measure
Wrap an elastic band loosely around your wrist, and cut two pieces of that length.
Insert the elastic
To insert the elastic band through the tunnel you created, attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic, and guide the pin through the tunnel until it emerges on the other side.
Pin and sew
Pin the elastics and the sides of the sleeve, and stitch down the sides of the top.
Finish the neckline
Cut a 1-inch strip of fabric. Pin it around the neckline, right sides together. Then, stitch around the neckline, close to the edge.
Once the neckline is attached to the shirt, fold the neckline strip in on itself twice, and stitch it down.
Hem
To finish the top, hem the bottom edge by folding it in twice and stitching it down.
You’ve completed your blouse! How are you going to style your new top?
Enjoyed the project?
Suggested materials:
- Fabric
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Pins
- Elastic band
- Safety pin
- Sewing machine
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