Adult Sewing Series: The Bow Tie Front Top

Sew a soft, romantic peplum top designed for warm days and effortless layering.

In this month-long adult series, students will create a sleeveless bow tie front top with a gathered peplum and flattering open neckline. The adjustable front ties create delicate bows at center front, giving this piece that feminine feel while still being completely wearable. Light, airy, and easy to style from casual afternoons to dressed up evenings, this is the kind of handmade piece you will actually reach for.

This class focuses on real garment construction skills in a calm, supportive studio environment. You will move through the full process from measuring and cutting to gathering, finishing, and refining details so your final piece looks polished and intentional.

Limited to just three students for lots of personalized coaching.

What You’ll Learn

• Reading and working with a garment pattern
• Measuring and choosing the correct size
• Fabric layout and cutting
• Sewing and distributing gathers evenly
• Constructing and attaching front tie closures
• Clean neckline and armhole finishing
• Strap construction
• Working confidently with lightweight woven fabrics
• Pressing for professional results

Skill Level

Beginner to confident beginner

Best for adults with basic machine sewing experience

Series Details

• 📅 Thursdays in May: 8, 15, 22, 29
• ⏰ 8 total instructional hours
• 👥 Limited to 3 students
• 🧵 Studio machines available
• ✂️ Small group, hands-on instruction

Flexible Studio Time

Students will have as much time as needed within the series dates to complete their garment. Everyone works at a slightly different pace, and the class is structured to support that.

If you finish your top early, you have options:

• Choose from curated studio side projects designed to build additional skills
• Or bring in another personal project and use your remaining studio hours with guidance

Your time in the studio will stay productive and creatively fulfilling from start to finish.

Pricing Options

$225 Bring Your Own Fabric

Includes pattern use during class, instruction, interfacing basics, and studio tools

OR

$265 With Studio Fabric Included

Includes a minimum of two studio fabric options to choose from, plus interfacing and trims

Fabric quantities and selection details will be emailed after registration

Fabric Recommendations

Cotton voile, lightweight cottons, linen blends, or rayon blends with soft drape. Breathable fabrics that feel light on the skin will give this top its signature movement and comfort.

What to Bring

• Fabric if choosing the BYO option
• Coordinating thread

Everything else is provided

Why You’ll Love This Class

• Build confidence with garment details and finishing
• Learn techniques you can use again and again
• Master gathers and tie construction
• Walk away with a romantic, wearable spring staple
• Enjoy a calm, supportive studio experience with lots of individual guidance