To finish the shirt completely, we have to make the cuffs now.
The cuffs are pretty simple. I patterned out a basic shape using some paper. Then, I cut it out of fabric (allowing for seam allowance) and sewed the outer edge and sides together. Turn it right side out and iron it flat, giving your edges a crisper look. To give it stability, I cut out a piece of craft foam slightly smaller than the fabric.
Slide the craft foam into the cuff, making sure the seam allowance on the inside is all to one side of the foam (otherwise it will give it extra unnecessary bulk). Once its nicely tucked in there, I top stitched along the edge of the cuff. This not only adds detail to it, but helps hold the foam in place. I also did a baste stitch along the bottom opening to help sew it to the sleeve better.
I added my details doing the same applique technique as the rest of the shirt. You can also use fabric paint and paint the design on if you prefer. After that, I hand stitched the cuff closed. Then I sewed it to the sleeve. If your measurements are correct, it'll fit perfectly.
And with that, the shirt is complete! Next up, accessories! There's the belt, rope thing, purse, shoulder wrap..thing.. (lol?), earrings, and hair pieces! After that, we'll tackle the tank and gun.
~Serenity
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