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 V neckline, drop shoulders, four sleeve styles, and two hemlines to choose from. The easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you through each step of the way.

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

You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

MODEL SIZE - Sinead (green short sleeve top and green & blue graphic print top) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22). Jess (white top and pink & red gingham top) is wearing a size 5 (UK 14).

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• 0.4m (1/2yd) x 90cm (1yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• For lightweight/­crinkled fabric: 0.9m (1yd) x 15mm (5/8in) wide bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing or iron-on stay tape
• For elasticated sleeve versions: 0.75m (7/8yd) x 20mm (¾in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
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

140cm (56in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-6 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
-sizes 7-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Cropped length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 1.8m (2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Cropped length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Hip length + short / elbow-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

Hip length + bracelet / full-length sleeve:
-sizes 1-9 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
-sizes 10-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)