 Bonjour and bienvenue, this is Lama Delis and welcome back again to my channel. In today's tutorial, we are going to learn how to draft and how to sew a twist knot technique for tops or blouses. This technique will only require paper drafting and draping is not necessary, though it may seem like this method is draping related but it is not. It only gives a draping aesthetic since the technique relies heavily on a pattern-making technique called slash and spread. So enough of my blabbering and let's get this tutorial started. To begin, I am going to use a size 4 knit block. If you guys are new to my channel, I have a separate tutorial for dartless bodice and please do check it out. And I am going to trace the block only until the waistline. Also trace the back pattern to be used for construction. Next, cut off the back pattern and set aside. You will only do the twisted knot on the front pattern. Next, from the bustline, draw down a 2.5 cm line as shown. This will be the cut line. Next, measure the side seam from the cut line to the waist and get its one-fourth. And distribute the one-fourth measurement equally at the side seam and mark. And from these marks at the side seam, draw the slash lines toward the center front at cut line. Next, measure the armhole and get its one-fourth. And distribute this one-fourth measurement equally at the armhole and mark. And from these marks at the armhole, draw the slash lines toward center front at cut line. And now let's cut out the pattern from the paper. Next, let's cut through the cut line making two pieces. Label the top piece number one and label the bottom piece number two. And create notches at center front for both pieces for sewing references. And next, cut through the slash lines but do not cut beyond. Next, get another piece of paper for spreading technique. And on the bottom area, draw a horizontal guideline. And place piece number two right exactly at the line as shown. And tape the pattern in place. Next, mark up four centimeters on each slash line to spread the pattern. And tape the pattern in place. And repeat the same procedure, mark up four centimeters each line. At the first slash line, draw a vertical line as shown. And another parallel vertical line with 1.3 centimeters gap in between. And place piece number one on the angle as shown. And tape the pattern in place. Since there are already guidelines, spread each slash line like so. And tape everything in place. Next, mend and blend the sharp edges at center front and also at the cut line. And put your desired sewing allowances for your pattern. And indicate the grain line of the pattern at center front on piece number two. The fabric that I use for this garment is called cotton jersey which is used for t-shirts. Next, place your pattern on the grain line as shown and cut the pattern on your fabric. And don't forget to notch at the center front. To avoid confusion, these are the side seams, this is the center front, and this is the cut line. Let's set aside first the second front piece. And let's work on the first front piece. At the cut line, face the first piece right side to right side, creating a fold. At the fold line, mark in two centimeters for the hole or channel. And sew the cut line according to your sewing allowance. And this stitch right exactly at the two centimeters mark and back back. Next, get the second front piece and insert the second piece into the hole or channel. To do this, first gather at the shoulder seam and insert the second piece like so. And make it sure that the center front seams are facing each other, creating a twisted knot. And sew the cut line of the second piece. When sewing the second piece, make it sure you don't sew beyond the knot. And here's how it looks like when both cut lines are sewn. Next, let's sew the top and bottom center front seams. And by the way, mark the notches first. And match the notches and face the pieces right side to right side. And sew according to your sewing allowance. And make it sure you don't sew beyond the knot. And here's how the front piece looks like all assembled. Next, get the back pattern complete with sewing allowance. And for the back pattern, the center back will be cut on fold. Next, get a piece of fabric and fold. And place the center back right exactly at the fold of the fabric and cut. And here is the back piece. Next, place the fully assembled front piece right side to right side with the back piece. And sew the side seams and the shoulder seams. Et voilà! So this is my mock-up for the twisted knot or twist knot crop top. Anyway, guys, I hope this tutorial gave you enough tips on how to travel and how to sew the twist knot technique for tops and blouses. And if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to comment down below and I will reply as soon as possible. And if you like this video, give it a huge thumbs up. 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