Free PDF sewing pattern: Marissa sleeveless blouse

Summer is finally coming in Toronto! It is expected to be warm from next week, and my family is planning to bring our plants to the garden – no more bringing them out and in every day!

I am in the creative mood, and today I am sharing my new pattern for summer: the Marissa sleeveless blouse.

This simple blouse features a V shaped yoke at the front and a gathered main piece. What I love most about it is that it can cover a fat belly! Let’s say I can eat to my fullest and still don’t have to worry my tummy will show.

Let’s have a look at the blouse simulated in 3D:

This is on the model.

The front view

Side view

Back view

Cutting instruction

As usual, my pattern is created using Layered PDF, please check the size chart for your size and printing guide before you print. After assembling together, the pattern pieces will look like this:

The pattern contains 6 pieces as follows:

1. Back – 1pc cut on fold
2. Back yoke – 2pcs
3. Front – 1pc cut on fold
4. Front yoke – 1pc cut on fold
5. Neckline bias binding – 1pc cut on bias
6. Armhole bias binding – 2pcs cut on bias

To download PDF sewing pattern, please visit the original post on my official website: Marissa Sleeveless Blouse Sewing Pattern

Free PDF sewing pattern: Tanya ruffled sleeve tunic dress

As I am taking a break from all the bad news about COVID-19, I realize that I become more effective – creating lots of new patterns with the hope that it will soon get better so that I can wear my new dresses outside.

The Tanya ruffled sleeve tunic dress is the result of a creative day when I realize I have become too chubby to fit in my older fit and flare dresses. That must be the COVID-19 to blame! Making people stay at home idling around with nothing much to do except eating and sleeping (I do not have much motivation to keep working out inside the house).

This dress is loose fitting, falls below the knee and has ruffled sleeves. I believe the sleeves add some statement to the classic silhouette – which is quite common seen in any wardrobe.

Match this dress with a straw hat, flat sandals, and you are ready for a nice day in the sun, by the beach, or in the sunny garden (like me!)

I have played around with the 3D simulation of this dress, so that you will have a direct visualization of the dress when put up on your body. Do you think that this is a nice dress to make?

And here is another print to try:

Just like always, the Tanya tunic dress is made with 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL, meaning it can fit both the slim and the chubby, and I believe it will look good on any one!

For PDF pattern download and sewing instruction, visit my official website here: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2020/05/08/free-pdf-sewing-pattern-tanya-ruffled-sleeve-tunic-dress/

Free PDF sewing pattern: Rosalie elastic waist cropped pants

Today I am sharing the newest pattern that I made recently: the Rosalie elastic waist cropped pants.

This is one of my favorite style – pants that are so comfortable and good looking at the same time! It features tapered legs (and you know, carrot legged pants are trendy this year – before the COVID-19 pandemic). Of course, when you stay and work from home, this style is so much better than the ones with zippers and non-elastic waistband.

This pair of pants is also really easy to sew, too. Even a total newbie can sew these pants without much trouble.

I always try my best to provide as many sizes as possible, so the Rosalie pants pattern comes in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL, meaning it can fit ladies with hip measurements from 88cm/34.6in to 132cm/52in. Please refer to the Size guide for your specific size before printing out the pattern.

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check the Printing Guide.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The pattern pieces are to be cut as follows:

A. Front – 2pcs

B. Back – 2pcs

C. Pocket Facing – 2pcs

D. Pocket Back – 2pcs

E. Waistband – 1pc

For sewing instruction and download link, please visit my official site: 

Tiana's Closet Rosalie Pants

Happy sewing!

Tiana

The 1-minute no sew face mask (with photo tutorial)

The COVID-19 has been going on and does not have any signs of stopping, and we all must brace ourselves and get prepared to deal with it for a long time. Many readers told me that they cannot find mask making materials any where and must look for alternatives from the items in their homes.

Many people come to Tiana’s Closet website looking for a pattern to sew their own fabric face mask to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. And I am happy to provide at least 4 ways to sew masks, from the super simple one for those who only know how to sew straight lines, to more complicating one that requires some skills. See my other posts in the DIY masks series here:

Classic fitted face mask

Folded face mask style 1

Folded face mask style 2

Folded face mask style 3

How to use your face mask the right way

Face mask filter materials – what can we use for DIY face masks?

If you are looking for materials to make face mask, visit our little store here:

https://fayrie.com/

We have plastic nose wire, elastic, non-woven fabric for filters, anti-microbial fabric masks, hand made fabric masks to meet your needs. All items are ready in stock and will be shipped from Toronto, Canada. Same day shipping for orders before 3:00 PM. Free standard shipping for orders from US$75.00.

However, I have been receiving emails from readers who do not know how to sew at all, asking me if I know a way to make a face mask without sewing. And I realize that “Oh, there are many people out there who never touched a needle, let alone sew their own mask.” And although I know many people are sewing masks to give, many more people do not have access to a mask – or they have to wait for their masks to arrive, and as far as I know, delivery is now slower than ever due to the COVID-19 virus.

Then what do we do if we don’t have a mask, and do not know how to sew AT ALL?

I have the answer for you, let’s make a no sew face mask! It is not as good as a sewn face mask, but it can help you survive the days you wait for your mask to arrive (or until you learn how to sew).

The no sew face mask is really simple and can be made in a few steps.

WHAT YOU NEED:

– A handkerchief 10in x 10in (or scarf, bandana, square piece cut from your T shirt, etc)

– Two rubber bands (alternatives can be found at the end of the post)

HOW TO MAKE A NO SEW FACE MASK

1. Lay the handkerchief flat on the table (or the floor).

2. Fold one side of the handkerchief to the center line. Repeat with the other side. Now you get two ends meeting at the center line.

3. Fold the handkerchief again like in step 1.

4. Put the rubber band through the short ends of the folded handkerchief and fold the short ends towards the center.

Now you got it, the no sew face mask! Simple, huh? It fits quite well, similar to my folded face mask. But you will need to re-make it every time you use it.

To put the mask on, you will need to put the folded mask on your face and pull the ear loops to your ears, then gently pull the flaps towards your nose and your chin.

Ta-da! Now you have your own no sew fabric mask. It only takes you about 1 minute to make one, with the items you have ready in your house.

Of course, some may ask me, what if I do not have a handkerchief or rubber bands? I have come up with a few alternatives below:

ALTERNATIVES TO HANDKERCHIEF

– An old T shirt

– Bandana, scarf

– Any fabric item with rectangular shape, choose jersey or knitted fabric so that it does not fray

Any kind of fabric will work, as long as you cut them into a square of 10in x 10in.

ALTERNATIVES TO RUBBER BAND

– Strips cut from old T shirt – pull them so they curl to themselves and make them look similar to a round elastic cord.

– Strips cut from pantyhose, tights or leggings

– The elastic cuffs of socks

– Hair bands

Any alternative materials must be soft and elastic, because they will hang on your ears. I prefer strips from T shirt and pantyhose best, because they are softest and most elastic.

Love,

Tiana