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Good day DIYHub family 😊✨
I’m excited to share with you the making of this beautiful top!
It’s a stunning off-shoulder design featuring:
A flowy triangle (handkerchief) shape
Stylish cut-together sleeves
A perfect fit using your measurements with added ease
The best part? You can achieve this elegant look in just 1 hour! ⏱️✂️
Stay tuned as I walk you through the simple steps to create this lovely piece. Let’s sew something amazing together! 💕🧵
Measurements
Bust: 35” + 1” ease = 36”
Waist: 26” + 1” ease = 27”
Waist Length: 16"**
Fabric Requirement
1½ yards Ankara
Matching thread
✂️ Cutting Process
Step 1. Prepare Fabric
Fold your Ankara into four (4 folds) to form a square. Since this is a triangle handkerchief style, the top is cut as a loose poncho shape with a pointed hem.
Step 2. Form the Triangle Shape
On the folded fabric, measure from the top corner down to your desired length (about 25–28 inches depending on how long you want the points) I use 28 inches for mine.
Mark a diagonal line from one side to the other to create that triangle handkerchief effect.
Cut along the diagonal—this gives you the pointed edges.
After that I separate the back and front.
🧵 SEWING PROCESS
step 1. Hem First
Hem all raw edges:
Neckline
Sides
Fold twice and stitch
step 2. Join Front and Back
Place right sides facing each other
find the midpoint
From the midpoint:
Measure 9 inches to the right
Measure 9 inches to the left
(Total shoulder = 18 inches)
At each 9-inch mark.
Shoulder hold point (2 inches) width This creates a slight shoulder hold area.
Leave the upper part open for off-shoulder effect
The sides remain partially open to form flowing sleeves
Shape the Side
Mark Bust and Waist
Bust Line:
From shoulder line, measure down 10 inches
Apply bust formula:
35 ÷ 4 = 8.75 + 1 inch ease = 9.75 inches
Mark outward on both sides
Waist Line:
From shoulder, measure down 16 inches
Apply waist formula:
26 ÷ 4 = 6.5 + 1 inch ease = 7.5 inches
Mark and curve slightly run a stitch on it.
Do not overfit, keep it slightly loose
Leave enough space for easy wear
Finishing Touch
Press neatly
Ensure neckline sits well on the shoulders
Final look
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