Classic top, 34/6

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 Sew a classic sleeveless top

A sleeveless top is a timeless classic that never goes out of style!

It is comfortable to wear and works equally well for everyday wear and special occasions, depending on your choice of fabric – and how you style it. Wear it under a cardigan or blazer, as a camisole under light, sheer tunics, or as a stylish top with trousers, shorts or a skirt.

With this pattern, you can create a lovely top with a regular fit and bust darts for an optimal fit. The pattern is designed so you can choose from all sizes between 34 and 54. Choose between three different necklines: a deeper round neckline, a classic V-neck or a small round neckline with a button fastening at the back.   

Fabric 

We recommend making this top in lightweight fabrics with a beautiful drape. Our favourites are:

• Viscose – soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear, and available in beautiful colours and prints.
• Silk – a wonderfully luxurious fabric to wear with an elegant drape.
• Lightweight linen – a natural choice that gives the top a light and summery look.
• Lightweight cotton – a classic that always works. Cotton is also available in a wide range of beautiful colours and patterns.
• Party satin – elegant, luxurious and perfect when you want to wear the top for a special occasion.

The top also works really well in sheer fabrics, as it can be made with a lining.

This pattern is designed for woven fabrics. You can also use fabric with stretch for a more relaxed look.

Material consumption

For versions A and C, simply choose your favourite fabric for the top. If you choose a sheer fabric, you will also need lining. You can also use the same fabric for both the outer fabric and lining.   

Find the consumption in the table under the images in the left menu on the page. 

The fabric requirements are calculated based on a fabric width of 130 cm.

When we calculate the material consumption, we always place the pattern parts so that they face the same way on the fabric to take into account pile direction, pattern reports, etc. Also remember that the recommended length depends on the width of the chosen fabric.  

Fit & style 

Sleeveless top with a regular fit in sizes 34–54 and bust darts. Choose between a round neckline, V-neck or small round neckline with a button fastening at the back.

Sewing techniques   

On version A, the neckline and armholes are finished with internal binding.

Version B is fully lined. The technique is explained in detail in the sewing instructions.

Version C has facings around the neckline and armholes and a small slit at the centre back, fastened with a rouleau loop and button.

If you want to know more about which techniques you need to use for this pattern, you will get the full overview in the online sewing instructions, which you will find in the section "Complete instructions" further down the page. When you buy a pattern, a printed instruction is included.    

Difficulty level 

Little experienced   

For those of you who have some sewing experience, know the basic techniques and want to challenge yourself with slightly more complex projects.   

Patterns in this category contain small details such as edging and zipper/button closures. The sewing guide naturally comes with detailed drawings and texts, so that you will naturally expand your repertoire of sewing techniques.   

Intermediate is our second-easiest level of difficulty and is suitable for those who already know the basic sewing techniques, have some experience with sewing and want to learn more relatively easy techniques.   

Selfmade's sewing patterns: It doesn't get any easier   

When you choose a sewing pattern from Selfmade®, you always get a finished pattern that is adapted to the size you choose. This gives you a number of advantages:   

·      Developed in your size: You get exactly the pattern you need. This means that it is easy to access for both beginners and more experienced users.   

·      High quality: You get a pattern in durable non woven material, where seam allowances, notches, darts and other relevant information are printed directly on the pattern.   

·      Quick start: Getting started with sewing doesn't get much easier. Separate the pattern pieces, place on the chosen fabric and get started with scissors, needle and thread!    

With Selfmade®, you go directly from idea to sewing and can therefore focus on what really matters – your creativity.   

Complete instruction   

In the package you get a booklet containing colored illustrations and detailed step-by-step sewing instructions in English.   

Choose the right size   

Take measurements and find the size that fits best. Please note that the measurements in our size guide are body measurements, which must be measured tightly and directly on the body only wearing underwear. 

See our size guide at the top of the page.   

On the front of the pattern and in the table under the images in the left menu on the page., you will find product measurements that you can use to assess the model's ease, compare with other patterns or measurements of other clothes in relation to fit.    

TIP: Make a test model to ensure the perfect fit before starting the final project. Remember that fabric choice affects fit, so for the best test fit, choose a material that is identical or close to the quality you will use for the final project.   

Do you have questions?   

If you encounter challenges, we are ready to help! Call, write or take your project into one of our stores - we are always ready to give advice and guidance.   

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