A MUST-HAVESUMMERTOP THATCOMBINESVERY BASIC CROCHET AND SEWING SKILLS INTO A DELIGHTFUL MEDLEY.
MATERIaLS
Yarn- 90 (100, 135, 175) yards DK weight summer yarn Smalls shown in: Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo ( $50\%$ wool, $50\%$ bambo0, 50 g / 118 yds $[107\ \mathsf{m}]$ color 1691 and color 1650 Medium shown in: Rowan Lenpur Linen ( $75\%$ plant fiber, $25\%$ linen, $50\ \mathrm{g}\ /\ 126$ yds $[115~\mathsf{m}]$ ); color 566 Fabric$\%$ $(1,\,1\ ^{1}\!/\!4,\,1\ ^{3}\!/\!8)$ yard 53 inch wide cotton fabric (choose one that has great drape, and remember to WASH it first!) Smalls shown in: Betz White, Flutter Organic Cotton Sateen; color Spring Green and $100\%$ linen handkerchief Medium shown in: Liberty of London, Tana Lawn; color Multi Droxford 8018 One size $\mathsf{F}/3.75~\mathsf{m m}$ crochet hook Tapestry needle Pins Sewing machine Thread to match fabric and yarn
NOTES
This pattern assumes that you have basic sewing and crochet skills OR that you have the resources to learn the techniques used. Here are some great tutorials if you need them: Making Bias Tape: http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-how-to-make-bias-tape Using Bias Tape: http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2008/03/bias-tape-tutor.html Making a Facing: http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/make-a-facing-pattern
CrOCHET BAND
Chain 136 (152, 168, 184). Join into the round with a slip stitch and chain 1. Work 1 round of single crochet in both loops. Continue to work single crochet through the back loop in the round until piece is 2.5 (2.5, 3, 3.5) inches wide. Weave in ends.
MarK CrOchet Band
With piece laid down flat and end of round under arm, mark with pins as follows:
Size Small Small: Measure 4 inches from left and right sides, place markers. (9 inches in center, 17 inchestotal) Medium: Measure 4.25 inches from left and right sides, place markers. (10.5 inches in center, 19 inches total) Large: Measure 4.5 inches from left and right sides, place markers. (11 inches in center, 20 inches total) Extra-Large: Measure 5.25 inches from left and right sides, place markers. (12.5 inches in center, 23 inches total)
CUTTING FABRIC
Flip over and repeat on other side. Print out pattern and tape together lining up guide marks (wee triangles) and labels. (See diagram on page 4) Make sure to place on fold and cut for size you are making, noting differences in seam allowances.
SEWING
1. Sew Side Seams: With right sides held together sew side seams with a $\%$ inchseam allowance. Then finish raw edges with zig-zag st or serger. Iron seams open. 2. Finish Underarms: You have 4 choices for how to do this, keep in mind you have a $\%$ inch seam allowance. A. Turn under twice and top stitch down. B. Turn under twice and blind stitch down. C. Make or purchase bias tape and apply. (see notes) D. Cut and apply a full facing. (If you do this you can skip step 3!) 3. Hem Top Edge: Sew a micro-hem at top of front edge as follows: using an iron with wrong side facing, turn down edge $^{1\!}/\!8$ inch and iron, then fold over $\%$ inch again, iron and then top stitch. Repeat for back.
ATTACH FABRIC BOTTOMTO CROCHETTOP
With right sides held together pin hemmed front top edge in between pins on one side of crochet band. The front is bigger than the marked area and will need to be eased in. (This allows for extra fabric, where we girls need it!)
Sew along this edge with as small a seam allowance as possible. Then with wrong side facing you, press down seam allowance and edge of crochet band. Pin and topstitch across to hold the seam down.
Repeat for back.
HEM
Try on and mark hem where desired. Sew with desired hem technique. I allowed for a one inch hem on the pattern. Hemming Options: A. Fold hem under twice using one inch hem allowance, iron and sew. B. Finish raw edge, fold under one inch, and whip/blind stitch hem. c. Cut off one inch hem allowance and apply bias tape to raw edge.
SUMMER DUET
Example of layout for placing printed pattern pieces together. Cut each tile along outer black rectangle and place together as below with triangles and labels matching up. IMPORTANT: Make sure your printer is set to DO NOT SCALE
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>1D
1 inch hem
>2A
2B
Summer Duet Front
1/2 inch seam allowance unless otherwise indicated Cut 1 on Fold > 2D
> 3D
ease into crochet band in between markings 1/4 inch seam allowance
