How to save fabric and sew with less + French seams tutorial. Melrose dress/top (Itch to Stitch).

The Melrose top from Itch to Stitch and great for showing how to make it with one yard of fabric making it super budget friendly. I am also showing how to sew french seams with my version in chiffon. This pattern for wovens has three views. The relaxed-fit top or dress has a wide round neckline and dolman short sleeves. Perfect for showing off special fabric. As always in sizes 00-20 US and with cup sizes A-DD. I show how I made my tops with 85cm (under a yard) without shortcuts! also, french seams with 1/2" seam allowance and why hand-basting is key. Melrose Top & dress (Itch to Stitch) comes in sizes 0-20 US with cups A-DD. My affiliate link: https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/me... More of my Melrose tops in this playlist:    • Melrose top Itch to Stitch makes   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you enjoy my work and it provides value for your own sewing, consider supporting my channel. Thank you :) PATREON: for ongoing monthly support you receive rewards, exclusive posts, videos and full sew alongs from me   / liftingpinsandneedles   KO-FI: a one off “coffee” will support ongoing cost of sewing supplies https://ko-fi.com/liftingpinsandneedles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Specifics: Size 10, C cup Reference: 5ft 8", athletic build, 41-34-44 View C Lowered the side bust dart by 1/2" Lengthened the top by 1" at the lengthen/shorten line French seams on the chiffon tropical top Normal sewn and overlocked seams on the silky top Lots of hand basting! DISCLAIMER: I don't have a fabric sponsor. I produce sewing content independently from pattern brands and share my unique way of sewing with you, with my own investment of time and resources. I am not providing a paid service to pattern brands nor intend to replace instructions found in patterns with my content. I don’t necessarily follow instructions. My opinions are honest, especially around fit and sewing techniques. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AFFILIATE LINKS: if you are inspired by my work and you purchase patterns from these links, at no cost to you, I receive a small commission that helps supports my work: *Love Notions Patterns: https://www.lovenotions.com/?affiliat... Use the Code LPN10 at checkout for 10% OFF every day and even during sales! *Itch to Stitch patterns: https://itch-to-stitch.com/shop/?affi... *Sinclair Patterns: http://sinclairpatterns.com/?ref=38 *5oo4 Patterns (Five out of four): https://5outof4.com/ref/karina/ *Wardrobe by Me patterns: https://wardrobebyme.com/?ref:karinat... *Green Style Creations patterns: https://greenstylecreations.com/?aff=18 *Pattern Emporium: https://patternemporium.com/?aff=83 AMAZON STORE: Visit my amazon storefront where I have listed my favorite basic sewing tools (presser feet…..etc) https://www.amazon.com/shop/liftingpi... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let’s Connect! Instagram:   / liftingpinsandneedles   Facebook page:   / liftingpinsandneedleskarina   Contact ** (I don't offer free or paid individualised one-on-one consulting) [email protected]