Tilly and the Buttons - Agnes Top - 1006
Your new favourite top!
Sew your own jersey tops with this easy-to-use guide. This sewing pattern includes step-by-step photo instructions and helpful tips for stitching jersey on a regular sewing machine – no overlocker or serger required!
Agnes is a close-fitting jersey top, speedy to sew and simple to fit, finished with a narrow band at the neckline. Choose from long or cropped sleeves; plain or ruched sleeves; scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline - eight possible combinations. Irresistibly wearable and endlessly versatile, Agnes is destined to become a wardrobe staple that you’ll make again and again!
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check that the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width.
SUPPLIES
- Fabric – 1.5m (1 5/8 yards) x 147cm (58in) wide for all sizes
OR 1.5m (1 5/8 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide for sizes 1-5
OR 2.3m (2½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide for sizes 6-8 - Matching thread
- 25cm (10in) x 6-8mm wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
- Optional: 0.5m (20in) x 5mm wide woven or braided elastic for the ruched sleeves and neckline
- Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
- Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)
PRINTED PATTERN - You’ll receive a gorgeous printed package in the post containing full scale pattern sheets and a colour photo booklet to guide you through the steps.
SIZES (body measurements)
PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
1 | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
2 | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
3 | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
4 | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
5 | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
6 | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
7 | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
8 | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |