DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top)

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In today's tutorial, I'm going to share with you how I made my 2 pieces matching set. This set comes with an elastic waistband tier skirt. It's a super beginner friendly project. The top of this set is a hack from my Clara dress pattern. But I had a bit change for the sleeve to create the better look. So I hope you can get come inspiration out of it.

Let’s get started!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

3m of silk cotton fabric
Pattern paper
Sewing machine
Pins
Scissors
Ruler
Long stick
Zipper
Buttons

MAKING THE PATTERNS

Here’s the pattern for the project. To get a clear understanding of all the measurements needed for the pattern, watch the video from 1:03 to 4:46.

Remember, you can adjust these measurements to fit your own dimensions!

THE BODICE PATTERN

THE BACK BODICE PATTERN

To make the bodice pattern, use the bodice pattern from the Clara dress.
If this pattern hasn't been made yet, check out the tutorial for this dress in this link to make one.

Because a waistband or tie will be added at the end of the top, measure and cut that part from both the front and back bodice patterns.
From the end of the back bodice pattern, mark up 4 cm, which is the width of the waistband or tie minus 1 cm for seam allowance, and this will form the back bodice pattern of the top after cutting.
Do the same for the front bodice pattern.

THE SLEEVE PATTERN

THE INSIDE SLEEVE PATTERN

For the sleeve pattern, measure the total sleeve length on both the front and back bodice patterns.
Next, draw a straight line intersected by a horizontal line.
From the intersection point, mark 13 cm to the right along the horizontal line. Then, draw a slanted line from that mark to intersect the straight line. Divide this slanted line into three equal parts.
From the middle of the first two parts, draw a perpendicular line extending 2 cm outward.
On the third part, mark the middle first, then draw a perpendicular line extending 0.5 cm inward.
Finally, draw a curved line passing through these marks to create a sleeve line for the sleeve pattern. Make sure the length of this line is half of the sleeve line on both the front and back bodice.
From the top of the sleeve, mark 25 cm on the horizontal line, which is the desired sleeve length minus 6 cm. Add a straight line from that mark.
Mark 15 cm along this line, then connect it to the end of the sleeve to form the underarm line.
Add 1 cm for seam allowance, and the inside sleeve pattern will be ready after cutting.
This pattern needs to be cut from folded fabric.

THE OUTSIDE SLEEVE PATTERN

For the outside sleeve pattern, which will be the main balloon or large sub-sleeve, use the inside sleeve pattern as a base.
At the sleeve end, divide it into three equal parts, then draw horizontal lines through them. When cutting these lines, do not cut them all the way through to the top of the sleeve. Draw two straight lines, 5 cm apart, representing half the width of the gathered fabric at the top of the sleeve.
Add the top of the inside sleeve pattern to this area, and open up the sleeve end. The more it is opened, the larger the sleeve will be.
Copy the sleeve onto paper afterward.
Extend the sleeve end by 6 cm, and the outside sleeve pattern will be ready after cutting.
This pattern should also be cut from folded fabric.

THE SKIRT PATTERN

This skirt will have two tiers, with the second tier being longer than the first one.

THE POCKET

For the side pocket pattern, cut a rectangle measuring 20 cm in width and 30 cm in length.
From one end of the side seam line, mark down 14 cm to determine the width of the pocket opening where a hand can fit in.
Next, draw a curved line from the top of the side seam line to the bottom of the opposite side seam line.
This will create the side pocket after cutting.