How to sew a Crazy Judy top?

Introducing Crazy Judy, a twirling blouse to add a touch of lightness to your wardrobe! Wear it with jeans for a casual look, or with a skirt, you'll be able to adapt it to any season. If you're accustomed to shirt cuffs and tear-resistant slits, this model has just the right amount of complexity to be very satisfying to make, without getting in over your head! The décolleté will show you off to your best advantage, and the flounce of the basque adds movement to the garment. 

For this model, we found a floral viscose poplin from Coupons Saint-Pierre, which we matched with small polyester blouse buttons (which we turned inside out to have the matte side visible), all in colors from the Forever Party collection. But the Crazy Judy model is also available in a wide range of materials. From the very wise white cotton poplin version, to the very fashionable if you choose an eye-catching fabric or a remarkable pattern. Cotonnades, métis (cotton/linen blend), thick satin or why not tulle for transparency? However, remember to fusible-bond high cuffs and cuffs for extra hold (allow 50cm). If you choose a sheer fabric, you'll need to iron the tri-fold, which you'll cut from a lining to match your fabric.

If you find the top a little too "crop top" for your taste, you can lengthen the bust, or add a few centimeters to the bottom of the bottom band. We strongly advise you to use a Japanese ruler for this, as the hem of the basque is curved! Of course, you can keep the top part and replace the basque with a skirt to create a very flowery dress (and to push the "little house on the prairie" aspect, why not cut it from old embroidered linen? ). 

To sew Crazy Judy you'll need : 
-2m fabric in 1m40 width or 2m50 if 1m10, always for the largest size,
-50cm fusible webbing,
-11 small buttons, 10 or 12mm in diameter.
Watch the step-by-step video here and the single pattern hereor in subscription here. 

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