Sew Bake Make Sourdough Top

Buy the Sourdough Top sewing pattern from Sew Bake Make. The Sourdough Top is the perfect spring and summer staple. It features a high boat neckline and multiple options.

View A is a crop length that hits around the natural waist. It features adjustable drawstrings at the waist, and the neckline and armholes are finished with bias tape. View B is the same as View A, but features an elasticated waist.

Views C and D have a slightly swung out side seam, and the hem is finished with a wide facing. The neckline is also finished with a facing, and the armholes are finished with bias tape. View C is a crop length, while View D is full length.

Note: This pattern is also available in a bundle with the Sourdough Pants and Shorts here.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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: Light to medium weight (4-6 oz / 135-203 gsm) woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, cotton voile, or cotton blends. Views C and D work well with both lighter weight and heavier weight fabrics such as denim, but the designer suggests not using anything over 7 oz (238 gsm).

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 2 yd (1.4 - 1.9 m) // 54" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 2 yd (1.1 - 1.9 m).

View B: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 3 1/4 yd (1.4 - 2.9 m) // 54" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1 - 2 3/4 yd (1 - 2.5 m).

View C: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1 1/3 - 2 1/4 yd (1.2 - 2 m) // 54" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 1 7/8 yd (1.1 - 1.7 m).

View D: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2 - 2 1/2 yd (1.9 - 2.2 m) // 54" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1 1/3 - 2 1/3 yd (1.2 - 2.1 m).

Sizing: 00 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 36, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for someone who is 5'6" (167.5 cm) tall and a B cup.

Notions: View B: 1/2" elastic // Views C and D: lightweight fusible interfacing // Optional: pre-made single fold bias tape (if not making your own).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (22 pages for Views A and B, 21 pages for Views C and D); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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