Designer Bias Top
$15.00
Every Designer Joi pattern and class is a study in clothing: how it interacts with the individual body, how the pattern is made, how different fabrics create different effects when sewing on the bias, and more. Bias is more than a term in sewing or a grainline for pattern placement. Bias is a tool for every sewer that can aid in the creation of beautifully draped clothing, from using the true bias to a slight degree of bias (off-grain) to your advantage in softening a fabric and contouring over the figure. Every garment features bias, and every pattern has a contour that is technically “off-grain”. No need to fear “off-grain” when used intentionally; instead, master these fabric characteristics and take your sewing to the next level.
This pattern was designed to be a fun and easy-to-sew design, but also a lesson in grain, with an application that extends beyond this pattern to many others. Pair this pattern with the companion class in our video player.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Main fabric: This pattern can be sewn in just about any fabric:
Fleece, knit, crepe, lace, faux fur, any fabric you desire. This pattern will use 2-3 yards of fabric, depending on how long you make the tunic and whether you add sleeves. This is a sleeveless pattern, but the Cozy Clothes Jacket Pattern sleeve is designed to pair with this pattern. See the video tutorial on adding a sleeve.
Matching thread
All Designer Joi Patterns are meant to be used in combination with Joi’s video classes and expanded tutorials available on the Video Player for best results.
