This sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and is designed to fit on a particular size fabric. It comprises of instructions showing you how to draw shapes directly onto your fabric, leaving no waste. With the exception of some small templates to aide in the cutting process, no large paper pattern pieces are required. You can purchase this pattern as a PDF Sewing Pattern or Printed Sewing Pattern. For more details see below:
PRINTED SEWING PATTERN: This is a PRINTED workbook measuring 20cm x 25cm. The folder is designed as a zero waste layout on A2 card. Once printed it is folded into a workbook which opens out to include traceable templates and a handy storage folder containing the instruction booklets for both the sewing and cutting steps. Printed on FSC certified paper from responsible sources. The booklets are sewn together using 100% organic cotton thread. All printing and assembling is done in-house in our studio in Malmö.
Sewing Level: Advanced Beginner
The Zero Waste (ZW) Tie Top is an oversized shape with a relaxed fit and comes with a high neck and low neck option as well as 3 different garment lengths. This top features an attached neck band which turns into a tie that can be positioned at the front or back neck, as well as additional instructions on how to add side splits and adding gathers and a cuff to the sleeves.
The finished width of this garment is determined by the fabric width you use. There are 2 size options for this top, a size ONE and TWO with a maximum hip size of 125cm / 53". The pattern also includes additional instructions to size up further to a 155cm / 61" hip.
Recommended Tools
Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Techniques used
Depending on the garment view you are working some of the techniques include button holes, gathers and splits.
PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size.
This is an oversized shape with 2 size ranges. The maximum bust/hip for each size depends on the fabric width you use. Suitable for up to a 125cm / 53" hip. There are also additional pattern layouts in the Instruction Booklet for making adjustment to the pattern to size up further to a 155cm / 61" hip.
Size One
Width 130cm / 51" = max bust/hip 89cm / 35"
Width 135cm / 53" = max bust/hip 94cm / 37"
Width 140cm / 55" = max bust/hip 99cm / 39"
Width 145cm / 57" = max bust/hip 104cm / 40"
Width 150cm / 59" = max bust/hip 109cm / 43"
Width 155cm / 61" = max bust/hip 114cm / 45"
Size Two
Width 130cm / 51" = max bust/hip 110cm / 43"
Width 135cm / 53" = max bust/hip 105cm / 45"
Width 140cm / 55" = max bust/hip 110cm / 47"
Width 145cm / 57" = max bust/hip 115cm / 49"
Width 150cm / 59" = max bust/hip 120cm / 51"
Width 155cm / 61" = max bust/hip 125cm / 53"
Fabric Type
The ZW Tie Top works great in a light - mid weight cotton or linen, as well as a mid weight silk or viscose. Both fabrics with some structure and fabrics with some drape work will work well.
Recommended Fabric Widths
130 - 155cm / 51 - 61"
Yardage required
These are a guide only. The yardage requirements are different for each garment view you are working with and may change depending on if you want to make any adjustments to the lengths of the sleeves and body. Refer to the Instruction Booklet for more.
SIZE ONE
View 1: 100cm / 39"
View 2: 120cm / 47"
View 3: 55cm / 21.5"
View 4: 135cm / 53"
SIZE TWO
View 1: 120cm / 47"
View 2: 140cm / 55"
View 3: 80cm / 31.5"
View 4: 155cm / 61"
Notions
Garment view 3 requires x 2 buttons 18mm / 0.75" wide.
