SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS: Seams are 5/8" unless noted. Follow pattern and instructions to complete top and pants.
JOANN HACKS:
- Use amount of fabric as instructed of pattern
- Simplicity 8987
- Sewing notions
DIRECTIONS: Seams are 5/8" unless noted. Follow pattern and instructions to complete top and pants.
- Complete pattern as instructed in pattern views.
- Cut off amount desired for a crop top.
- To distress: cut off excess fabric with a curvy or jagged line.
- Leave hem unfinished.
- Start pulling fibers out from the hem. Some knits are easier to pull than others. Pull out as many fibers needed to obtain the distressed look desired.
- The neckline can be distressed also by cutting binding and pulling fibers out.
JOANN HACKS:
- Distressing: pulling fibers out can help by using a tweezers with pointed ends.
- If holes are desired for distressing, cut a hole and pull on knit to make the hole bigger and prick fibers.
- Using a size #14 or #16 Ball Point needle for heavier knits fabric help from making snags or skip stitches.