Two models wearing the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern. One model features the top cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs, while the other model wears a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem, highlighting the versatility of this easy top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Side view of our model wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model sitting down wearing a green and blue graphic print top, cropped at the high hip, with elbow-length sleeves with elastic cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Back view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Full length view of our model wearing a white Samara top with bracelet length sleeves and hip-length hem. Worn with blue jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Full length image of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Worn with white jeans. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Back view of our model wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Highlighting the short sleeve, our model holds her arm out, wearing a green Samara top, cropped at the high hip, with short sleeves. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Model wearing a pink and red gingham Samara top, tucked into dark blue jeans, with full-length sleeves and elasticated cuffs. Made with the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Technical drawings of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara top sewing pattern.

Front cover of the Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern featuring two models.

Tilly and the Buttons Samara sewing pattern back cover displaying available sizes, supplies, fabric suggestions, and technical drawings.

Samara Top

Name: Samara Top
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1049
Price: 18.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£18.50

Tax included.

PATTERN FORMAT

Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

PDF Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

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YOU CAN MAKE THIS!

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. Our easy-to-follow photo instructions will guide you through each step of the way.

Fancy sewing along with Tilly? Take our online workshop!

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

SKILL LEVEL - For Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Samara? Take Tilly's online workshop!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - 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).

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

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
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)

Printed or PDF

Printed Sewing Pattern

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

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).

This PDF pattern includes layers. Learn how to use layered PDF sewing patterns.

This PDF pattern includes a projector file.

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Super PJ set

After posting the other day about my Jaimie PJ bottoms, I've now made the Samara top in the same brushed cotton as used for the Jaimie's. Really pleased with this as a set (and I've made the top as a 'stand alone' top 3 times now) and it's ideal for lounging on these dark and chilly evenings. I need to read and reread the instructions on altering the neckline as I feel the neck is a bit low and wide for me.

Hi Helen, thanks so much for another lovely review! Your Jaimie and Samara combo looks absolutely fabulous - and so snuggly too! Hope you enjoy wearing them. :)
We’ve got an in-depth blog post on adjusting the neckline on the Samara - hope you find it helpful!

https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2025/04/fitting-samara-top-sewing-pattern.html

Happy sewing! Virginija x

Great user friendly pattern

I loved this make. A simple pattern with easy to follow instructions. Also, my top fits great and will get lots of wear paired with my jeans. A great alternative to a tshirt.

Hi Karen, thanks so much for your lovely review! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed making it and that the fit is just right for you. Hope you enjoy wearing it! Happy sewing! Virginija x

Neckline too low

I made a hip-length, long sleeved top with elasticated cuffs using a drapy viscose challis. I love the drape, but I think that the neckline is too low for a top which is this loose fitting. I find that it either gapes at the front or slips back so that the shoulder seams sit further back. I would like to give it another try. I don't fancy trying to change the neckline, so I'm going to try sizing down a couple of sizes. I think this will still result in a relaxed fit, but with a neckline which fits better.

Hi Helen

I'm sorry to hear you're finding the neckline too low. I've shared an Instagram video on how to raise or lower a V neckline (ft. the Samara pattern!) so you can tweak it to your preference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKBrMYXsoZk/

I hope this helps :)

Tilly x

Beautiful v-neck top, great instructions

The instructions are very clear and the pattern is well designed. For instance how the neckline seam meets the facing. Very beginner friendly and easy to sew. The V-neck line came together beautifully.
I made this one out of double gauze and it was a fussy fabric to work with. It still looks good.
But my next Samara will be in viscose. Love this pattern!

Hi Linda, your Samara sounds beautiful! Double gauze can be tricky, so hats off to you! We bet your viscose version will be dreamy too. We've also got double gauze AND viscose sewing tips over on our blog (just use the search bar to fnd them easily) if you'd like some extra support. Happy sewing! Abi x

Samara dress hack

Made this Samara top/dress (with pockets) - absolutely love it and can’t stop wearing it!!

Hi Allison, thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so happy to hear you love it and can’t stop wearing it. Pockets always make everything better, right? Enjoy wearing your new favourite! Happy sewing! Virginija x

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