Tilly And The Buttons Samara Top Sewing Pattern

An ideal sewing project for beginners, Samara is an easy-breezy top that’s quick and simple to make. It has a modern, relaxed fit, with V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. Our easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you through each step of the way.

• Details
• Size Guide

• • Simple construction with no fiddly bits
  • Easy-fitting bodice with drop shoulders
  • V neckline, finished with a facing
  • Choice of hip-length hem or cropped at the high hip
  • Choice of four sleeves – short or bracelet-length straight sleeves, or elbow-length or full-length with elasticated cuffs

  SKILL LEVEL – Beginners

  SIZE RANGE – UK 6-34

  FABRIC SUGGESTIONS  Light- to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, double gauze, washed linen, and linen-viscose blends. If you’re a more confident stitcher, try viscose (rayon), lyocell (Tencel), or crêpe de chine.

  SUPPLIES

  • Fabric (see above + back of envelope)
  • 0.6m (5/8yd) ribbing (at least 90cm [1yd] wide unfolded)
  • Matching sewing thread 
  • 40cm x 90cm wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) 
  • For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9m x 15mm wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape 
  • For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m x 20mm wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
  • Sewing machine OR overlocker (serger)
  • Basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle if you’re using a regular sewing machine (a walking foot can also be helpful)

• Size Guide

  SIZES (body measurements)

  PATTERN SIZE	BUST	WAIST	HIP
  UK 6	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
  UK 8	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
  UK 10	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
  UK 12	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
  UK 14	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
  UK 16	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
  UK 18	106.5cm (42in)	91.5cm (36in)	114cm (45in)
  UK 20	112cm (44in)	96.5cm (38in)	119.5cm (47in)
  UK 22	117cm (46in)	101.5cm (40in)	124.5cm (49in)
  UK 24	122cm (48in)	106.5cm (42in)	129.5cm (51in)