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Allie Olson
Allie Olson Elio Top
Copyshop
(What is Copyshop?)
We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Elio Top sewing pattern from Allie Olson. The Elio Top is a fitted knit top with a faux wrap silhouette. The neckline is finished with narrow elastic that allows the bodices to lay flush against the body. The hem is finished with fold over elastic that creates a smooth fit under high-waisted pants and skirts. Three sleeve lengths (cap, elbow, and long) make this design ideal for year-round wear.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Suggested fabrics: The Elio Top should be sewn using mid-weight stable knit fabrics with lots of stretch and recovery. Cotton/spandex fabric is ideal. The fabric should have at least 50% four-way stretch. Fabrics weighing 9-12 oz/yd² are recommended. Lightweight knit fabrics are not recommended for this design.
Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required for directional prints or print matching.
Sizes 0 – 18 / B cup
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 yd (2.3 - 2.7 m).
54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m).
Sizes 12 – 30 / D cup
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3 1/2 yd (2.7 - 3.2 m).
54" (137 cm) or wider fabric: 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd (2.3 - 2.5 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 18 / B cup and US 12 – 30 / D cup (approx. UK 8 – 18/20 and UK 14 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.
This design is drafted for a height of 5'6" (167.6 cm) with several inches of negative ease. The designer recommends choosing a size based on your bust measurements and grading at the waist and/or hips as necessary. If your measurements fall between sizes, choose the next size down.
Notions: 2 yd (1.8 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) elastic for wrap bodices; 2 yd (1.8 m) of 5/8" (1.5 cm) fold over elastic for hem; 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) clear elastic to stabilise side seams.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (19 pages for sizes 0-18/B cup, 26 pages for sizes 12-30/D cup); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for each size range); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-18/B cup, 2 sheets for sizes 12-30/D cup) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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5
I really enjoy sewing this top every time I make it. It's super fast if you have a serger and use it to simultaneously insert the elastic required for the neckline and side seams, which ensures that there is minimal chance for gaping. I did add about 2" in length and needed a small sway back adjustment, which is usual for me in most garments. The hem can be finished using fold over elastic, but I usually just use my coverstitch and it's fine.
My only niggle is that I think the sleeve is drafted way too narrow/small in the bicep region. For the size 12 D cup for instance, the finished measurement is 10.25". I am a size 14, with a 14" bicep. The bicep finished measurement for a size 14 is 11.25". Sewing my first version, although the top fit beautifully everywhere else (and I used a super stretchy knit with 100% stretch), I could barely get the sleeves on my arms. I have seen this comment several times in other reviews as well.
Overall however I really enjoy this top as it is a great stylish basic that can work for many different occastions and is a very quick make with great results.
B
I saw The Foldline added this pattern to their roster and wanted to write a review as it's one of my favourite knit tops - I've made 5 so far! I'm a curvy sewing D cup (regular DD or E cup bra) and I find it challenging to get a good fit with a wrap top, either knit or woven.
Allie Olson extended her sizing to a D cup range earlier this year and I volunteered to test it to see how it would work out. I made the 16D cup - the D cup range spans from 12-30. My actual measurements are somewhere between a 16 and 18 and so after the test garment, I made a couple of adjustments.
I needed a narrower shoulder (common for me), so for my final top I cut the size 14 and then graded out to the 18; the tummy area is more where I am the size 18. I also decided to raise the bust crosspoint by about 3/4" as it was just a little gaping on me. I would say that the sleeves are quite snug - just about okay on me, but if you have to do any sort of bicep or full sleeve adjustment normally, you'll definitely want to check these.
Some of the things that I really like about this top are the way common wrap issues have been taken into consideration. One of the ways you finish the hem is with fold-over elastic. It sounds weird but it really helps to keep the top secure on your hips and it's easy to do. Similarly, there's a technique for sewing a little elastic in the side seams to keep them level. I love that someone has taken the time to think about how this kind of top actually functions on someone's body - and it's why I've made 5 so far! It's a great staple.
I wrote a full blog post with my fitting process and more construction details back in January if you're interested, but overall, I just really like this top and can recommend it!
B
I saw The Foldline added this pattern to their roster and wanted to write a review as it's one of my favourite knit tops - I've made 5 so far! I'm a curvy sewing D cup (regular DD or E cup bra) and I find it challenging to get a good fit with a wrap top, either knit or woven.
Allie Olson extended her sizing to a D cup range earlier this year and I volunteered to test it to see how it would work out. I made the 16D cup - the D cup range spans from 12-30. My actual measurements are somewhere between a 16 and 18 and so after the test garment, I made a couple of adjustments.
I needed a narrower shoulder (common for me), so for my final top I cut the size 14 and then graded out to the 18; the tummy area is more where I am the size 18. I also decided to raise the bust crosspoint by about 3/4" as it was just a little gaping on me. I would say that the sleeves are quite snug - just about okay on me, but if you have to do any sort of bicep or full sleeve adjustment normally, you'll definitely want to check these.
Some of the things that I really like about this top are the way common wrap issues have been taken into consideration. One of the ways you finish the hem is with fold-over elastic. It sounds weird but it really helps to keep the top secure on your hips and it's easy to do. Similarly, there's a technique for sewing a little elastic in the side seams to keep them level. I love that someone has taken the time to think about how this kind of top actually functions on someone's body - and it's why I've made 5 so far! It's a great staple.
I wrote a full blog post with my fitting process and more construction details back in January if you're interested, but overall, I just really like this top and can recommend it!
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