Mommy and Me Matching Animal Print Tunics

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Patterns Simplicity® 8105 & New Look® NL6556
• Knit fabric of choice
• Pom pom trim
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Sewing notions
• Scissors
• Marker

DIRECTIONS:

1. Create the Mommy Top using pattern New Look® NL6556
2. Changes to Simplicity® 8105:
3. Eliminate back yoke seam:
4. Using upper back (#3) & lower back pieces (#4), overlap back yoke 1 1/4" (5/8" + 5/8" seam allowance) starting at underarm seam.
5. Extend remainder of lower back pattern past CB.
6. Draw straight line along CB from neck to hem (this will eliminate gathering below yoke.)
7. Eliminate gathering on front (#2) at shoulder.
8. Using pattern front (#2), cut 4 slashes starting at shoulder towards body 4-5" long.
9. Overlap slashed lines equally about 1/4" until they match length of back (#3) shoulder seam.
10. Tape or pin pattern together to keep its new shape.
11. Reshape front & back hem:
12. Reshape front hem starting at CF and going towards side seam with a slight curve up.
13. Reshape back hem starting at side seam, matching hem line from front, draw a deep curve to center back.
14. Adjust sleeve length:
15. Using sleeve pattern (#6) start 3" below armhole at sleeve underarm seam to 3" below armhole at opposite side, draw a straight line across to create new sleeve hem.