Maison Fauve Belle Épine Top

Buy the Belle Épine Top sewing pattern from Maison Fauve. Belle Épine is a charming boho-style top with a summery feel. Delicate and ultra-feminine, it features radiating bust darts, V-necklines at the front and back (cut to allow for bra wear), elegant tie straps, and an optional shaped, gathered ruffle. The top is fully lined, with the inner layer featuring classic bust darts for structure. Or you can make an unlined version using the included facing pieces for the neckline. Finished with beautiful French seams, Belle Épine is simply irresistible!

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight fabrics (80-200 gsm) with more or less structure depending on the desired ruffle effect. The fabric must press well with an iron. Viscose, tencel, cotton, crepe, poplin, satin, or twill. Openwork fabrics such as lace are also possible for the lined version.

Fabric requirements: 

Outer top with ruffle: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-42, 100 cm // Sizes 44-50, 110 cm // Size 52, 120 cm.

Outer Top without ruffle: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-36, 65 cm // Sizes 38-44, 80 cm // Sizes 46-50, 100 cm // Size 52, 115 cm.

Lining: Sizes 34-48, 60 cm // Size 50, 80 cm // Size 52, 100 cm.

Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 22, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 35 cm of fusible interfacing.

Languages: French and English. This pattern also has a video tutorial.

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