Top Nana: the tutorial

Hello! As promised, here's the tutorial for the Nana top! You'll see, it's nothing difficult, and there's even a video link for the flat knot ;) For the occasion, I sewed a new camisole in a fabric with applied embroidery and tiny checks, and the reverse side (because Nana is reversible!) is in beautiful broderie anglaise from Coupons de Saint Pierre. Sewing level: The pattern is for a beginner + level (meaning not your very first time at a machine, but it's a very accessible model for a first clothing sewing project!). And this step-by-step guide should overcome any reluctance you might have, you'll see! Assembling your Nana top: 1. Make your bust darts on your front main and lining pieces. First, transfer your darts from your pattern to your fabric by marking the dart sides with notches and run a thread through the dart point to mark its location. Join the dart apex and the notches with a marker such as a Pilot Frixion or tailor's chalk (this forms a triangle). Fold the dart notches one over the other, right sides together, stitch along your drawn line, and as you reach the dart point, continue sewing in the air for several stitches. Press your darts downwards. (Here the fabric is different, but you can see it clearly). 2. Place your main and lining fronts right sides together and assemble from the armholes, going through the neckline and straps (do not touch the sides). To help you sew the "V" of the neckline, transfer your sewing line and the center of your bust, and follow your tracing carefully. When you are a few stitches from the "V", shorten your stitch length to land precisely on your center line. At this point, keep the needle down, lift the presser foot, and pivot your work to continue along the rest of the line. 3. Repeat the operation by placing the main and lining back pieces right sides together. Before turning your pieces right side out, clip all your curves and trim your corners, especially at the top of the straps; also clip the "V" well. Overlock all the sides of your work. 4. Unfold your front pieces, unfold your back pieces, and pin your main front-back pieces (1-2) right sides together, matching your underarm seams, then continue to pin your lining front-back pieces (1'-2') right sides together. Sew, turn right side out, and press well. 5. Hem the bottom of your main and lining pieces separately; do not sew them together. For the hems, fold once by 1 cm and press the bottom of the garment, fold again by 1 cm, press, and sew (preferably on the right side for a neater stitch). 6. The flat knot: Put on your top, and while keeping the bust darts in place, mark the area on your straps where your knot should be. Take off the top and make your flat knots. I know diagrams can sometimes be difficult to interpret, and the photo step-by-step doesn't show it well, so I found a YouTube tutorial for you, here is the link (it's for decorating chairs for weddings, but the principle is the same! YouTube channel @Arts Ephemeres). There you go, your lovely Nana, and you'll be ready for those warm summer days, and believe me, you won't go unnoticed!