Tilly and the Buttons Samara Top Size 6 to 34

YOU CAN MAKE THIS!

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

SKILL LEVEL - For Beginners

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Sinead (green short sleeve top and green & blue graphic print top) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22). Jess (white top and pink & red gingham top) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14).

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
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 (5/8in) 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
Sewing machine and basic tools

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.

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)