Buy the Samara Top sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. 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 a V-neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. Easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you every step of the way.

– Simple construction with no fiddly bits
– Easy-fitting bodice with drop shoulders
– V-neckline, finished with a facing
– Choice of four sleeve styles: short or bracelet length straight sleeves, or elbow length or full length with elasticated cuffs
– Choice of hip length hem or cropped at the high hip

Sewing level: Absolute beginner / Confident beginner

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

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

– 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 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: 

140 cm (56") wide fabric: Cropped + short/elbow sleeve, 1.5 - 1.9 m (1 3/4 - 2 1/8 yd) // Cropped + bracelet/full length sleeve, 1.7 - 2.1 m (1 7/8 - 2 3/8 yd) // Hip length + short/elbow sleeve, 1.8 - 2.2 m (2 - 2 1/2 yd) // Hip length + bracelet/full length sleeve, 2 - 2.4 m (2 1/4 - 2 5/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Cropped + short/elbow sleeve, 1.8 - 2.2 m (2 - 2 1/2 yd) // Cropped + bracelet/full length sleeve, 2.1 - 2.6 m (2 3/8 - 2 7/8 yd) // Hip length + short/elbow sleeve, 2.1 - 2.5 m (2 3/8 - 2 3/4 yd) // Hip length + bracelet/full length sleeve, 2.3 - 2.9 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/4 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.4 m (1/2 yd) of 90 cm (1 yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) // For lightweight/crinkled fabric: 0.9 m (1 yd) of 15 mm (3/4") wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape // For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75 m (7/8 yd) of 20 mm (3/4") wide elastic + two safety pins.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (37 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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