• Christina calls this her perfect summer dress, and we agree! 📷 @christina_alphabet
  • Still one of my favorite Austin T-shirts. I chose the view without the front seam and this (now out of print) mint floral knit, and I wear it all.the.time.
  • In love with this dress @sweeterthancupcakesblog made by hacking the Esma Top - she cut it at the waist and added a gathered skirt. The fabric really makes the look I think!
  • This creative side button seam on the Oceanside Pants by @koetiquemade is so fun! Check out her feed for more about how she did this - the only hack was the material she used for the pattern.
  • Katie is wearing her pajamas outside the house 😬 She used the #PeppermintPJs top and sewed up a sweater and it's a perfect raglan for cooler weather! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷@kak513
  • The Blanc T-shirt was so named because it was a play on both the Blank in my company name and the word white, as in a simple white t-shirt, a wardrobe workhorse like this Blanc that @sew.harti made. Basic, comfy, and perfect with so many things.
  • The midi length of the Tillery Skirt isn't one I see often, so this one by @bea_and_lucille stopped me in my tracks! 😍
  • Are you loving all the tie dye popping up everywhere? some of it is too wild for me, but this Bexley Dress by @tricia_2gls1by is a subtle tie-dye print that I can get on board with.
  • The Catalina dress is a summer favorite. @whosewever sewed this beautiful one with fabric she got as a gift. 😍
  • #BartonShorts everyday. This time with an #AbrazoTee What's your stay home uniform? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #BSPBarton #BSPAbrazo

Blank Slate Patterns Blog

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Sew This Look with Shoreline

In our Instagram feed, we sometimes share RTW (ready-to-wear) looks that we come across that would be easy to recreate with a Blank Slate Pattern. Here’s a way to interpret the Shoreline Boatneck pattern.

This Anthro ruffle sleeve adds the fullness to the outside while keeping the bulk away from under your arm. Clever! And the pattern alteration is easy…

Sew This Anthropologie Look with the Shoreline Boatneck from Blank Slate Patterns

Trace a copy of the short sleeve pattern piece for your size. Draw three lines as shown in fig. 1:

  • A horizontal line (red) connecting the ends of the sleeve cap.
  • A vertical line (green) connecting the highest point of the sleeve cap to the red line. Make sure this line is perpendicular to the red line.
  • Measure the green line and multiply that measurement by .25 — draw a line (blue) that amount up from, and parallel to, the red line.
    For example, if the length of your green line is 4 inches (10 cm), your blue line will be 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your red.

    NOTE: Moving forward, the blue line is the only relevant one.
Sew This Anthropologie Look with the Shoreline Boatneck from Blank Slate Patterns

Cut across the blue line as shown in fig. 2.

Sew This Anthropologie Look with the Shoreline Boatneck from Blank Slate Patterns

Modify the upper and lower sleeve pieces in these ways (fig 3.):

  • Add 1/2″ (12mm) seam allowance to the edges you just cut (shown here in the gray boxes).
  • Measure the length of the seam allowance you just added and multiply that by .5 (making a note of this amount for the next step).
  • Straighten out the underarm seam on the lower sleeve piece by extending the bottom edge and drawing lines straight down from the ends of the sleeve cap (shown in green).
    NOTE: You can choose to lengthen or shorten your lower sleeve piece at this stage, if desired. The inspiration sleeve looks like the ruffled part is approximately 4 inches (10cm) finished length. Be sure to account for hem allowance.
Sew This Anthropologie Look with the Shoreline Boatneck from Blank Slate Patterns

Lastly, cut through the center of your lower sleeve piece and spread by the amount you calculated in the last step. Fill with scrap paper and tape, making sure the top and bottom edges are still even and that they were spread by the same amount.

When cutting your fabric, cut a mirrored pair of both the upper and lower sleeve pieces, being sure to mark them to track which ones go together.

Gather the lower sleeve so that it matches the length of the upper sleeve, and then stitch this seam. Treat the constructed sleeve the same as the regular sleeve in the Shoreline instructions.

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