Birgitta Helmersson PDF Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Bow Hack Add On
New from Birgitta Helmersson – the Bow Hack for the bestselling Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Sewing Pattern!
This sweet update features a bound neckline, delicate tie closures, and gathered sleeves with a split and matching ties.
📌 Pattern sold separately: The Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Sewing Pattern is required to complete this hack.
£4.50
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Fabric requirements
Recommended fabric width and quantity required:
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110cm – 115cm: 140cm
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120cm – 150cm: 95cm
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Please note: this sewing pattern requires a considerable amount of bias binding for the edges and ties. If you’d like your binding to match the main fabric, allow for some additional fabric beyond the main requirement to cut your own binding strips.
Size range
This is a one-size garment, with the final fit determined by the fabric width used. Two cutting plans are included to accommodate both narrow and wide fabric widths.
Choose the cutting plan based on the fabric width you are working with:
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Cutting Plan A is suitable for narrower fabric widths of 110–115cm. This layout accommodates a bust circumference of up to 115cm.
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Cutting Plan B is suitable for wider fabric widths of 120–150cm.
Supplies you'll need
Bias tape:
- Binding – 4cm x 260cm
- Ties – 2.5cm x 330cm
Sewing skill level
- Beginner
PDF contents
- Instruction booklet
- The Bow Hack Add On is a PDF download that includes all additional instructions to make this garment. There are no templates included in this pattern as you will be using the same templates included in the Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Sewing Pattern.
Sewing pattern description
Birgitta Helmersson has designed an adorable hack for their bestselling Zero Waste Cropped Shirt sewing pattern – the Bow Hack.
This version features a bound neckline and centre front edges, fastening with delicate ties. The sleeves have gathered hems with a small split, secured with matching thin ties.
To complete this top, you’ll need bias binding strips for the neckline and ties. You can purchase these by the metre in a lightweight contrast fabric or cut your own from the main fabric, just allow for extra fabric when ordering.
Please note: The Zero Waste Cropped Shirt Sewing Pattern must be purchased separately to complete this hack.
Method
The Zero Waste Bow Hack is a downloadable PDF instruction booklet that teaches you how to draw your sewing pattern pieces directly onto fabric, no large paper patterns required. With small, easy-to-make templates, you can effortlessly customise lengths, design details, and fabric widths.
Fabric Recommendations
Best suited to woven linen or cotton with a weight of approximately 150–200gsm.
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