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Here is the muslin. This is the first top I've ever sewn with armscye darts. Not sure if I like them yet.
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I took 1/2 inch from the back shoulder edge and tapered to the neck edge to eliminate back armscye gaping.
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I added 5/8 in. at the lengthen line on both views, plus made View A the longer version like View B. One is a V- neck and the other a rounded neckline.
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This rayon batik is gorgeous, but so difficult to mark! I used my Slidelock tool and rotary cutter for the bias strips.
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Applying 1/4 in. twill tape to the neck edge of the V-neck view with an edge foot. I sew it right next to the stitching line.
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I stabilized the necklines and armscyes with 3/8 in. strips of lightweight interfacing instead and that worked great.
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This is how they have you sew on the V-neck binding. Then you turn it to the inside, trim the excess and topstitch.