Hello, fellow sewing enthusiasts!

Welcome back to my blog, where I share my journey into the world of cloth sewing. This week has been particularly exciting, as I dove into the essential skill of cutting fabric for a top. It’s a crucial step that can make or break your project, so let’s dive in!

Before cutting, I decided to get a paper as my stencil—something I learned is essential to avoid any surprises use paper first, before cutting real fabric!

Choosing the Pattern

I decided to go with a simple, classic top pattern. I watch my instructor cutting the paper pattern stencil. I also recorded it herehttps://youtu.be/hMg0Q-7CZQI    I watched it multiple times afterwards; I watch marking the paper using the measurement and the calculations using a blue colored chalk to mark out the pattern pieces on my paper stencil, making sure to align them properly according to the grainline. This part felt a bit like a puzzle, and I enjoyed figuring out how to maximize the fabric while minimizing waste using the paper stencil.

Looking Ahead

Now that I have all my paper stencil marked out, I’m excited to move on to the next step: cutting it while attached to the real fabric and later sewing the pieces together! I’ll be focusing on techniques for assembling the top, which I can’t wait to share with you all next week.

Thanks for following along on my sewing adventure! If you have any tips or experiences cutting fabric, I’d love to hear them in the comments below. Until next time, happy sewing!