Tie Back Top

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  Step 1

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  Step 2

  Start by removing the neckline and sleeves.

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  Step 3

  Now use your straight edge and tailors chalk to mark a straight line along the back about 2 inches below the under arm.

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  Step 4

  Cut along that line. (I also ended up cutting open the side seams that were left so that the top back was only attached along the shoulder seams.)

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  Step 5

  This part might seem a little tricky (but it's not.) Take the top half of the back and fold in half, lining up the seams.

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  Step 6

  Cut in half along the fold line.

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  Step 7

  Now take your measuring tape and measure your back under your bust. Subtract 2 inches from that measurment and cut a piece of elastic to that length.
  
  Fold your elastic in half and mark with tailors chalk.

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  Step 8

  Now fold the bottom back portion in half and mark the top center with tailors chalk.

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  Step 9

  Pin the center of your elastic to the center of back of your top. (Make sure that your shirt is turned inside out at this point- very important)

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  Step 10

  Then pin the ends of your elastic to the ends of your top

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  Step 11

  Sew your elastic on to your shirt using a zig-zag stitch and sewing along the edge. Be sure to stretch the elastic as you sew.

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  Step 12

  Fold over and sew down using a straight stitch and again, stretch as you sew

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  Step 13

  Next try on your top and pin your new side seams for the top of your blouse

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  Step 14

  Sew that seam.
  
  The back of your top should look something like this now.

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  Step 15

  Next take one of your sleeves, remove any seaming and open it up.

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  Step 16

  Fold in half and cut open.

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  Step 17

  Pin and sew to the open cut on the back of your top.

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  Step 18

  And that's it! Tie your back and you are done

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