For those of you who need a good hand holding like I sometimes do. :lol:

So, first get together your supplies: Pattern, fabric of your choice and some 1/4 in elastic. You'll need 18 inches for the neckline and two 8 inch cuts for the sleeves.

Step1: Cut out your pattern pieces.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong001.jpg

Step2: Pin a sleeve to the front piece right side to right side. Serge.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong002.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong003.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong006.jpg

Step3: Do the same for the other sleeve.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong007.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong009.jpg

Step4: Pin the back piece to one of the sleeves, again right side to right side, Serge.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong010.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong016.jpg

Step5: Do the same for the other sleeve.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong013.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong017.jpg

Step6: Serge up the arm and side seam on both sides.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong023.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong026.jpg

Step7: Serge the hems and the neckline edges.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong021.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong027.jpg

Step8: Fold the neckline over to make a casing to insert the elastic. Sew. Making sure to leave about an inch opening to thread the elastic through.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong028.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong030.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong031.jpg


Step 9: Thread elastic through, and sew the elastic ends together to make a complete circle.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong032.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong033.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong034.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong035.jpg

Step10: Sew the opening where you threaded the elastic through shut.


Step 11: Do steps 8-10 for both arms. :)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong036.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong037.jpg


Step 12: Hem! And voila! You now have a cute peasant top. :flowerkit
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong040.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong044.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/unpregmeg3/sewalong041.jpg

Very cute peasant tops! Love that fabric!!!

thanks, I hadn't gotten around to posting the pictures of mine.

THANK YOU!!!!
I really have to see things sometimes for them to make sense.

thanks, I hadn't gotten around to posting the pictures of mine.

Ahem.... and here I was waiting for you, Ms. Nutmeg! ;) So thank you, SummerRaineMama! I do need hand holding sometimes. :lol: I really appreciate all the photos! Time for me to get some sewin' done now...

Oh your welcome ladies! My SO took Summer out for the day for me to get some sewing done, so I figured with my alone time I might as well make it really worthwhile....lol

Can't wait to see all the peasant top sns! :D

:thumbsup: