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Hi has anyone ever attempted to make a batwing sleeve 70-80s style dress? If so could you share some ideas and tips or a pattern if you have one?
Thanks
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Sep 28, 2009, 12.26 PMby ThirtyDaysSeptember
Take the Lydia or the Idit, lengthen, and add gussets under the arm. Or, make the sleeve and bodice one peice with a very wide curve running from side seam to sleeve (see the Esther Cardigan).
There’s a great project on Sewing Republic for a grey knit top with gussets under the arm. check out the instructions to get an idea of what your pattern pieces need to do.
Sep 28, 2009, 04.30 PMby leeshv
http://www.sewingrepublic.com/projectIdeas.html#/draped_shirt/
Here is the link for this shirt.
Oct 31, 2009, 09.46 AMby Julietta
There is a free pattern for a batwing top at fitzpatterns http://www.fitzpatterns.com/collections/free/products/0408-kate-batwing-top-sewing-pattern
You could lengthen this to a dress. Happy sewing!