Tilly and the Buttons Agnes jersey top sewing pattern cover featuring two models
Model with sunglasses wears blue stripe jersey top with ruched sleeves
Model with curly brunette hair wears short sleeve rainbow stripe Agnes top
Model with brunette curly hair holding mobility aid walker wears purple long sleeve jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model with sunglasses wears blue stripe jersey top with ruched sleeves
Model wears blue stripe jersey top with ruched sleeves
Model with brunette curly hair wears purple long sleeve jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model with brunette curly hair holding mobility aid walker wears purple long sleeve jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model with brunette curly hair wears purple long sleeve jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model with brunette curly hair wears purple long sleeve jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model with curly brunette hair wears short sleeve rainbow stripe Agnes top
Model with curly brunette hair wears short sleeve rainbow stripe Agnes top while using mobility aid walker
Model with curly brunette hair wears short sleeve rainbow stripe Agnes top
Model with curly brunette hair wears short sleeve rainbow stripe Agnes top
Model wearing polka dot jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Model wearing polka dot jersey top with sweetheart neckline
Agnes top pattern by Tilly and the Buttons – learn to sew jersey on a regular sewing machine!
Model wearing a pink and white stripe jersey top with round neckline and long sleeves
Model wearing a pink and white stripe jersey top with round neckline and long sleeves
Tilly and the Buttons Agnes jersey top sewing pattern cover
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Tilly and the Buttons Agnes jersey top sewing pattern size chart
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Agnes Jersey Top

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PATTERN FORMAT

Learn to sew your own jersey tops on a regular sewing machine (yes, really!). Irresistibly wearable, Agnes is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll want to sew again and again! 

  • Close fitting silhouette
  • Choice of scoop neckline or ruched sweetheart neckline, both finished with a narrow neckband
  • Choice of sleeve lengths - full length or cropped above the elbow
  • Optional on-trend ruching at the shoulders
  • No overlocker or serger needed!

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SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginners

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MODEL SIZES - Samantha (lilac top & rainbow stripe tops) wears a size 9-11 (UK 22-26), Vissolela (pink top) wears size 6-7 (UK 16-18) and Stephanie (blue & white stripe and white dotty tops) wears size 2-3 (UK 8-10).

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    Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

    Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

    BODY MEASUREMENTS
    SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
    1
    UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6
    76cm
    (30in)
    61cm
    (24in)
    84cm
    (33in)
    2
    UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8
    81cm
    (32in)
    66cm
    (26in)
    89cm
    (35in)
    3
    UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10
    86.5cm
    (34in)
    71cm
    (28in)
    94cm
    (37in)
    4
    UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12
    91.5cm
    (36in)
    76cm
    (30in)
    99cm
    (39in)
    5
    UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14
    96.5cm
    (38in)
    81cm
    (32in)
    104cm
    (41in)
    6
    UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16
    101.5cm
    (40in)
    86.5cm
    (34in)
    109cm
    (43in)
    7
    UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18
    112cm
    (44in)
    94cm
    (37in)
    114cm
    (45in)
    8
    UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20
    117cm
    (46in)
    99cm
    (39in)
    119.5cm
    (47in)
    9
    UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
    122cm
    (48in)
    104cm
    (41in)
    124.5cm
    (49in)
    10
    UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
    127cm
    (50in)
    109cm
    (43in)
    129.5cm
    (51in)
    11
    UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26
    132cm
    (52in)
    114cm
    (45in)
    134.5cm
    (53in)
    12
    UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28
    137cm
    (54in)
    119.5cm
    (47in)
    139.5cm
    (55in)
    13
    UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30
    142cm
    (56in)
    124.5cm
    (49in)
    144.5cm
    (57in)
    14
    UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32
    147cm
    (58in)
    129.5cm
    (51in)
    150cm
    (59in)
    15
    UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34
    152.5cm
    (60in)
    134.5cm
    (53in)
    155cm
    (61in)

    Supplies

    • Fabric – see below
    • Matching thread
    • 25cm (10in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide clear elastic, ribbon or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
    • Optional: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 5mm (1/8-¼in) wide woven or braided elastic for the ruched sleeves and neckline
    • Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
    • Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)

    Fabric Suggestions

    Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabrics, such as cotton jersey, viscose jersey or wool jersey. Check the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 25% wider than its original width, and that it pings back down to size after stretching.

    Fabric Requirements

    140cm (56in) wide

    Straight long sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
    • sizes 6-10 1.6m (1¾yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

    Straight cropped sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
    • sizes 6-10 1.3m (1½yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

    Ruched long sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
    • sizes 6-10 1.8m (2yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

    Ruched cropped sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
    • sizes 6-10 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

    115cm (45in) wide

    Straight long sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.5m (1¾yd)
    • sizes 6-10 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.5m (2¾yd)

    Straight cropped sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
    • sizes 6-10 2m (2 1/4yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.2m (2½yd)

    Ruched long sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
    • sizes 6-10 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

    Ruched cropped sleeve:

    • sizes 1-5 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
    • sizes 6-10 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
    • sizes 11-15 2.3m (2 1/2yd) 

    PDF Sewing Pattern

    You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

    Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

    You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

    Customer Reviews

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    Janet Hammond
    Love the Agnes!

    I love TATB patterns in general - they are chic (particularly the older ones that have a vintage vibe), and the instructions are faultless. I have made into the teens of Agnes tops in various plains and prints - I love the pattern, particularly the cut puff sleeve version - it's my go-to pattern if I need a knit top.

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    V.C.
    Fun, lovely and easy!

    In my opinion, the patterns from Tilly and the Buttons are the best. They are easy to follow, yet lovely and fun to sew. Tilly's videos are extremely clear and straightforward. Honestly, this brand is my favorite!

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    maz AMATO
    lovely!

    love the shape and versatility of this pattern. I made the long ruche-sleeve version in a fun spacey print that was probably meant for toddler's pajamas. I had a massive overlocker fail (i am a newbie and managed to chew a huge hole in the top of the back bodice when I was sewing the sleeve in) but I did a nice visible mend and have worn the top non-stop ever since. The instructions are really clear and love that there are photos, which I can blow up on my phone screen to really see whats going on.
    I plan to make this again and again - prints and plain - there is even a simple dress hack!
    It would also be a fun one to make as a mini-me for me and the kid, if I could figure out how to scale it down for girl's size.

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    Janice Southgate
    All things Tilly!

    I must admit I have not made the Agnes top yet, due to the fact that I have been busy making the Frankie T shirt and two Freya sweaters! I was gifted at Christmas with the “ Stretch “ book which they came from. I also have the “ Make it simple “ book and have made the Saify’s trousers , twice! So I have been busy! I have a few TATB patterns now in my collection , I love all things Tilly, the patterns are so easy to follow, the paper pattern paper is good quality, so much better than tissue paper ones. Only one criticism , that is the photos showing you the sewing steps can but hard to follow when the fabric is the same colour and the no difference in right or wrong side.

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    Lorna Blencowe
    Excellent top

    I bought this pattern years ago and used it so often, but re-ordered it again as I expanded over the last few years! This is my ‘go to’ tee shirt pattern as is so flattering

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