It’s officially summer and it’s hot outside! Celebrate the heat by making the new Tulsi Top. The top is simple to make and chic to wear. Ideal for four-way stretch fabric, this shirt is breathable and fun to style. Create an alternative version by making it a bathing suit top with one of Mood’s vibrant tricot fabrics!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 1-2 yards Coral Spine Tie Dye Rayon Jersey
- MDF256 – The Tulsi Top Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
1. Cut out pattern pieces with the widest stretch of the fabric going along the length of your pattern pieces.
2. Mark the face (or right sides) of your fabric pieces with an X or a chalk dot, so they don’t get mixed up.
3. Pin top fronts right sides together. When you pin, make sure to extra pin due to this fabric rolling in. You want to make sure that you get all the fabric so it doesn’t roll over. Sew along the top and bottom edge using a stretch or overlock stitch.
4. Along the sides, sew two rows of gathers.
5. Flip right side out. Press your seams on a low setting.
6. Sew the back pieces right sides together along the top and bottom, similarly to your front panels. Flip right side out and press.
7. Label one side of your front and back with an X as the face of your garment to keep track.
8. Attach the front and back of your garment at one of the side seams using a French seam, gathering the front into the back where necessary.
9. Twist your top twice so the designated face of your shirt is face-up after both twists.
10. Finish up the second side seam using a French seam.
18 comments
I’ve been seeing this silhouette everywhere! So excited to give it a try and create some unique looks with the shape.
Hi, Do I have to use a french seam on the sides or can I just overlock
Hi Sally! You can finish the seams however you’d like. 🙂
Hi, I ordered this pattern but it would not open o download. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Robin! The link seems to be working on our end. Give it another try, and if it’s still not working for you then send info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern directly to you. 🙂
Hi! This is the first garnment I am trying to sew so I am a real beginner. I printed the pattern and cut the folded fabric but it looks like I am missing a piece of the front top, as if I was supposed to fold the fabric not once but twice, but I didn’t find any indication of this on the pattern. Sorry if it’s stupid question, but I am really struggling with it.
Thanks,
Erica
Hi Erica, if you cut two of the front top, you’re good! Once you sew those right sides together, turn it right side out. Are you referring to the twist that’s illustrated in the post? If so, there are no lines indicating where to twist. Just twist it twice.
Hello! I’m a bit confused making this garment. Both pattern pieces say to “cut 1” but if I was to sew the tops and bottoms of the 1 piece with the right sides together, it would be half of the top attached to the back piece. And if I were to cut 2, there would have to be a step where you sew the 2 front pieces together THEN twist. I’m wondering hoe I’m going to be able to have the front piece be 2 pieces, that are connected and twist if I sew the 1 piece right sides together. I must be missing something. Thanks in advance!
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Hi, I subscribed to get the link to download the pattern but I’ve never gotten an email. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance 🙂
Hi Johanna, if you’re still having trouble with the download link, email info@moodpatterns.com and they’ll send it right over!
Hello, is there seam allowance included in the pattern or we should add it? And if we should add it on our own how much would you recommend?
Hello, our free sewing patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance already included unless stated otherwise
Thank you! Would using a four way stretch be different than two way stretch? I tried this pattern using swimwear fabric but the result was too small. Would appreciate any help 🙂
Hello Rana, Using a two stretch can offer a nice stretch to your garment, but four way stretch can be better regarding the flexibility and fit.
I just made this in about 3 hours or less. Had to take in a few small spots because i didnt gather the seams enough i think. But still looks awesome. Would love to send in photos for others to see.
When I sew the bottom and top of the front piece and gather the sides how would I turn it right side out ?
Sew the top and bottom first, then turn right side out and gather the sides last.