Sewing Therapy Rectangle Top

Buy the Rectangle Top sewing pattern from Sewing Therapy. A playful, beginner friendly top built from rectangles! While simple rectangles are the building blocks of this pattern, once constructed, the results are anything but simple. The pattern has two neckline options: a straight slit neckline (View A) and a square neckline with two depth variations (Views B and C). There are three waist variations: a shirred waist (View A), elastic waist (View B), and basic straight hem (View C). The pattern also includes three sleeve styles: sleeveless (Views A and B), an elbow length sleeve (View C), and long sleeve with an elastic cuff (View C).

The designer has put together three views, but you can mix and match all the elements to create your own version!

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: The Rectangle Top transforms dramatically depending on the fabric you choose. For a structured top, choose poplin, cotton lawn, broadcloth, or chambray. For a soft and drapey top, use rayon, viscose, tencel, or lightweight linen blends. For seasonal warmth, choose jacquard, lightweight wool, or wool blends. You might also consider washed linen, double gauze, cotton voile, and seersucker.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.4 yd (1.1 - 1.3 m) // 54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 0.6 - 0.7 yd (0.6 m).

View B: 42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric: 1.1 - 1.2 yd (1.1 m) // 54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 0.6 - 0.8 yd (0.5 - 0.7 m).

View C: 42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 yd (1.7 - 1.8 m) // 54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 0.9 - 1.3 yd (0.9 - 1.2 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 6 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

View A is designed to fall just below the waist, View B is designed to sit naturally at the waist, and View C is designed to extend slightly past the waist on someone who is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

Notions: View A: elastic thread // View B: 1" (2.5 cm) wide elastic // View C: 3/8" (1 cm) wide elastic for elastic sleeve version.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (24 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: A detailed step-by-step sewalong video is available on the Sewing Therapy YouTube channel, so the written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

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