{"id":131,"date":"2016-09-12T18:16:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T08:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jocramer.com\/wardrobe\/?p=131"},"modified":"2018-11-16T08:29:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T21:29:44","slug":"layered-top-cuff-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jocramer.com\/wardrobe\/2016\/09\/12\/layered-top-cuff-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Layered Top replacement cuff tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have developed a simple pattern you can draw yourself to replace the cuffs on the bolero cardi in the layered top<\/a>. Changing\u00a0the cuffs when they wear out\u00a0means you wont have to buy a new cardi.<\/p>\n

Follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n

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1. Crease a landscape A4 (29.7cmx21.0cm) sheet of paper in the centre, mark and label edges as shown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2. Connect points with a solid line. These are the underarm edges of the cuff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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3. Add seam allowances with a dashed line next to solid lines and top edge at widths shown. Notch edges at top corners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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4. Add arrow parallel to wrist edge, mark “stretch”. Label piece as shown. Cut along solid lines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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To cut out:<\/p>\n

You will need fabric scissors, pins and tailor’s chalk or a pencil.<\/p>\n

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  1. Find stretch fabric that goes with the top, it doesn’t have to match the sleeves, just choose something you like.<\/li>\n
  2. Pull the fabric crossways and lengthways see which way stretches the most, and fold it in half so the fold is in the direction of the most stretch. Hint: knit fabric usually stretches most perpendicular to the selvedge (finished) edge of the fabric.<\/li>\n
  3. Place the pattern piece with the edge marked “Fold” right on the fold in the fabric.<\/li>\n
  4. Pin in place and cut out.<\/li>\n
  5. Snip\u00a0top corners at seam allowance notches, a few mm deep only.<\/li>\n
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the other cuff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This video takes you through the above steps in detail and is suitable for beginners:<\/p>\n

    (note, if the videos are fuzzy, click the cog bottom right, select Quality > 720pHD)<\/em><\/p>\n