Tilly and the Buttons, Samara Top, Dressmaking Pattern for Beginners

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.

• 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

YOU CAN MAKE THIS!

SKILL LEVEL - For Beginners

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 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 images for requirements)
• Matching thread
• 0.4m (1/2yd) x 90cm (1yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) 
• For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9m (1yd) x 15mm (¾in) wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape 
• For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m (7/8yd) x 20mm (¾in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins