For my first RTW Fast sewing project I’m starting off with these two adorable stretch knit tops for my granddaughters. I used my serger for all of the seams and to finish the edges before turning them under. I used the stretch stitch on my Pfaff to top stitch around the neck, sleeve and bottom edges. For the detail in the back, I did a little hand-stitching to keep the knot-like piece centered.
Again, as I did for my own sparkly top, I used Lekala Sewing Pattern Company to input the measurements of the girls and then printed the patterns out and taped them together. I always opt for the seam-allowence which is smaller than 5/8 in, because it works great for the serger and saves on fabric. You can get the pattern without seam-allowence, if you prefer to add your own. Despite the somewhat confusing directions because of the translation from Russian, it’s a great little pattern, that’s pretty easy to figure out, even if you are a novice sewer.
This pattern company is worth a visit, especially if you don’t always fit into the big 4 company patterns. Just plug in your measurements, and print out a pattern! The price is right too, between free and three dollars. You can’t beat that!
Seam Queen 
You have a couple of very lucky granddaughters! Cute shirts!!!
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Thank you. I hope I get some pictures of them wearing them.
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I saw the bow back pictures and thought they were so great looking I wanted the pattern! Alas it is for little ones! Super cute. They ARE lucky little girls!
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These are Lekala Patterns that specialize in made to order sizes. They can be any size you want.
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Awesome! I will check them out!
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Thanks for the compliment!
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These are gorgeous! I will definitely have to check out the pattern maker!
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These are so super cute! Lovely job.
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Thank you. They sure take the simple tshirt up a notch.
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These are fantastic!!! Love them!!
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Thank you:)
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Very cute! I especially like the purple one. 🙂
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Ive been circling this pattern like a shark- yours look so bright and fun- must go play in textile hoarding closet immediately!
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The tops look great, I’ve seen the Lekala patterns before and loved the idea of them but wasn’t sure how well they would work so it’s good to hear such a good review of them. May have to go and have another look. Hope your granddaughters like their new tops
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I love these tops, I want one for me! I have heard good things of this pattern company and think I may download something to size for myself.
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