Today I want to share with you a simple top pattern in women's size M.
Here are the download links for the top's front, back, and sleeve.
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Seam and hem allowances:
Seam and hem allowances are included in the pattern.
Side seam: 1/2 inch
Neck, shoulder, and sleeves: 3/8 inch
Hem allowance: 1 inch
Cut the front and back on fold.
For your reference, below are the measurements I used to make the pattern. I have added an overall ease of 2 inches to the bust round.
Fabric Type and Requirement:
Preferable fabrics to make this top are woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, lawn cotton, poplin, etc.
You may need:
45-inch wide fabric: 1.9-2.1 meters (2-2.25 yards)
60-inch wide fabric: 1.5-1.7 meters (1.6-1.8 yards)
Body measurements:
Shoulder width: 14 inches
Vertical
measurements:
Full length of the top: 24 inches
Shoulder to Bust length: 10.5 inches
Shoulder to Waist length: 15 inches
Shoulder to Hip length: 23 inches
Round measurements:
Upper bust round: 35 inches
Bust round: 36 inches
Waist round: 29 inches
Hip round: 40 inches
Sleeve measurements:
Armhole round: 15 inches
Arm round: 13 inches
Sleeve length: 5 inches
Sewing instructions:
1. Join the shoulders.
2. Make a 4-inch slit at the center back down from the back neckline, and then attach a placket to conceal the raw edges of the opening.
3. Finish the neckline with bias tape.
4. Join the sides.
5. Attach the sleeves.
6. Finish the hemline.
Happy sewing!
Flora
