Check out our collection of top sewing patterns for women. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate sewist, our easy sewing patterns will have you creating stylish custom-fit tops in no time. Our pattern range features something for everyone: discover our basic t-shirt pattern, a classic turtleneck pattern, a longline tunic design, a wrap-around blouse and much more. Crafted by independent British designers, our top sewing patterns are suitable for both woven and jersey materials, and feature a whole variety of sleeve lengths to suit the occasion you want to sew for. Go on, take a look at our full range of sewing patterns for women's tops below.
Front: cut two 58cm x (waist ÷ 2 + 42.5cm) pieces from fabric
Back: cut one 58cm x (waist ÷ 4 + 40cm) piece each from fabric
Tie: cut two 30cm x 1m strips from fabric
1.5cm seam allowance used unless otherwise stated.
Note: start by taking your bust, waist and hip measurements. The largest of these will be measurement A Front/back panel: cut two (divide measurement A in four, add 4.75cm = width) x (desired length* plus
3.5cm) on the fold
Sleeve: cut two (armhole width** plus 1.5cm) x 16cm^ on the fold
Ruffle: cut two (armhole width plus 12cm) x 19cm on the fold
*Side of neck to hem length
** See step 3
^ Sleeve length
1.5cm seam allowance used unless otherwise stated.
Small, medium, large
Cutting guide
Front bodice: cut one on the fold
Front skirt: cut one on the fold
Back tunic: cut one on the fold
Sleeve: cut one pair
Neckband: cut one 5cm x 62cm strip
Waistband: cut one 20cm x 70cm strip
1cm seam allowance used throughout expect for the neckline, where a 5mm seam allowance is used.
Small, medium, large
Cutting guide
Front: cut one on fold
Back: cut one pair in fabric;
Button facings: cut one pair in interfacing
Sleeve: cut one pair
Neck band: cut one
Cuff: cut two
1cm seam allowances are used throughout.
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