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Pumpkin Spice Dolman Cold Shoulder Hack

April 4, 2017

Cold shoulder tops are all the rage right now and it’s a quick and easy hack to add to your Pumpkin Spice Dolman.  The Pumpkin Spice Dolman is one of my very favorites and they are in constant rotation in my wardrobe, so as soon as I saw someone in the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group ask about a hack, I knew I had to make one ASAP.  Let’s get started!

First you are going to cut out all your pieces, I choose to do the 3/4 sleeve with the long band for mine. Once your pieces are cut, we are going to line up our shoulders seams but instead of sewing the hole seam we are going to make a couple of marks.  I marked 1.5 inches down from the neck and placed a pin there and then 2.5 inches up from where the arm attaches. I am sewing a XXS and that is what worked for me but feel free to adjust those measurements to make it perfect for you.  Now we are going to sew from the edge to where we put our pin on the sewing machine.  It’s really important that you don’t use your serger for this step!

Now that our seams are sewn, we are going to press them open and continue pressing where we didn’t sew open as well. Measure to make sure that you are pressing exactly your 1/2 inch seam allowance.  Once you have it pressed open we are going to top stitch both sides of the seam allowance.  I’m using my coverstitch here, but you can use a twin needle or a single needle, whichever you prefer.  You just created your cold shoulder, easy right?!  You will now continue constructing your top just as the pattern says.

And don’t forget the Pumpkin Spice Dolman has a matching girls pattern the Spice Cake so you can also make the girls in your life a matching cold shoulder top- I know that my daughter is all about the cold shoulder and I plan on making her a couple too!

Don’t forget to show off your creations in the Facebook Group, we adore seeing all your creations – Angela

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The Pumpkin Spice Dolman gets an Update!

January 28, 2016

The first Patterns for Pirates women’s patterns is getting an update.  We are crazy excited and you should be too!

First, we extended the sizing into Plus 1X – Plus 3X, to match with the rest of the women’s patterns in the shop.  But we didn’t stop there!  We wanted to continue the party and added a bottom band AND also added two more sleeve lengths.  So now the PSD is officially as jam packed with options as all the others.

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If you already own the Pumpkin Spice Dolman, you will not need to re-purchase to get the updates.  If you bought here (PatternsforPirates.com) or on the Craftsy store, you will simply need to sign into your account and re-download the file.  If your purchase was via Etsy, email PatternsForPirates@gmail.com (WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE) and you will get an updated file.

Now, let’s talk about the new options:

There is now a short sleeve option with a small banded hem!  It’s adorable with contrasting fabric, or just keeping it simple.  And it has a looser, playful look that is so in style right now.

pumpkinspicedolman sleeve1 pumpkinspicedolman sleeve2Also added was a 3/4 sleeve length.  It just made sense to add it in as a style choice.  And it looks amazing on our testers!

pumpkingspicedolman sleeve3pumpkinspicedolman sleeve4A new hem alternative was added too!  In addition to the curved and straight hems from the original pattern, there is now a chance to add a band to the bottom of your PSD.  The bands come in two different lengths and simply create a different look for this style top.  Sometimes you want a curved/straight simple hem for a more flowy-style shirt…and sometimes you want something that pulls it all back into your body.  Isn’t that the beauty of sewing?  You get exactly the style you want in each item you stitch for yourself!

pumpkinspicedolman band1pumpkinspicedolman band2So what are you waiting for?  Go grab yourself the Pumpkin Spice Dolman pattern and get to sewing!

In case you were wanting some more sewing/styling inspiration and want to see what the testers came up with, be sure to head over to Pumpkin Spice Album in our Facebook group!  There are so many pictures full of different beautiful body types and style and color.  You can’t go wrong by taking a peek.  Basically it’s an arsenal of inspiration!

And remember to PLEASE share with us your sewing accolades!  If you’ve sewn a P4P design, we want to see it!  Tag us #patternsforpirates on Instagram or post it on the Facebook group wall and let us check out your amazing work.  We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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