![]() Then serge the side seams, and while you’re at it, also serge the top and the bottom edges of the peasant top. Now place the bodice pieces right sides together and sew down the sides, from the hem to the bottom of the armhole. Remember to backstitch at the beginning and end. Then turn the edge to the wrong side of the peasant top, and stitch it down. We are already able to see the peasant top come together. Now line the sleeve edges up on the bodice front like shown in the below picture. Sew the sleeve to the bodice, with a 3/8” seam allowance, then repeat with the second sleeve. The raw edges should be facing up towards the top of the peasant top. With the right sides together, match one sleeve and the bodice back. Serge the bottom edge, then turn the edge under 1/4”, press and sew. Make sure when you add extra length at the bottom to follow the edge of the pattern and get a subtle A-line shape. If you plan on making a peasant-style dress with flutter sleeves, just measure your little girl from the bottom of her armpit to where you would like the dress to end, then add 1” to this measurement. Once cut, your folded pieces should look like this – two bodice pieces and two sleeve pieces. The bodice is composed of three pieces – part 1, part 2, and part 3. ![]() ![]() Line up the pattern pieces on the fold of your fabric and cut. How to make a peasant top with flutter sleeves Step 1 ½ yard of fabric – cotton, linen, muslin.Make sure you print it at 100% or “actual size”. Girls’ peasant top with flutter sleeves – PDF pattern available above- size 3T.
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